Why Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Changed Link's Outfit From Green To Blue
When was announced, Link’s blue tunic instantly drew attention. It was a dramatic change from the iconic green that the hero is typically known for. The new Link design has proved popular with fans, but the process behind its creation also provides an intriguing insight into game design.
The blue tunic worn by Link in signifies his position as a Champion, one of a small group representing the very best of Hyrule’s various races. As such, all the Champions wear the same shade of blue in some way, such as Urbosa’s skirt or Daruk’s sash. This uniform replaces the Hero’s Clothes seen in other games, but this isn't the first time Link has had a redesign. To name a few, he notably had pink hair in and even started off in a blue tunic in .
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According to translations of official art book comments featured in , Link actually went through almost 100 designs during development for. By changing his outfit, the developers sought to make him a more character, allowing players to easily step into Link’s shoes.
The blue tunic in emerged organically during this process; throughout various iterations, the color stood out against the landscape backgrounds being used, leading to it becoming part of the final design. The result is perhaps the most distinct design for Link in by far, leaving fans no doubt about precisely which incarnation of Hyrule’s courageous hero he is.
’s Link was initially envisioned as a “,” which led to frequent examples of bags and cloaks in the design process (the Hylian Hood is possibly a product of this). Although this concept didn't work out, the adventurous spirit of this unrealized Link still apparently lives on in ’s exploration of a vast open world. And
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