Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is Treading Dangerous Waters With the Master Sword
Nintendo has a strong line of Switch games in 2022, from already released titles like Pokemon Legends: Arceus or Kirby and the Forgotten Land to the upcoming Splatoon 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. However, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 can no longer be considered on this list. The anticipated Breath of the Wild sequel saw a delay last week, shifting its vague 2022 release window to a slightly more concrete spring 2023.
Given how little of the game has been shown off thus far — with trailers only appearing at E3 2019 and 2021 — this delay seems appropriate. Even thoughBreath of the Wild 2 uses the engine and many of the same assets as its predecessor, series producer Eiji Aonuma put out a statement alongside the delay that confirms its scope will be further expanded than what fans have been shown. There will also be more features, encounters, and gameplay elements according to Aonuma, and underpinning this was new footage of Link with a uniquely ruined Master Sword. As intriguing as this looks, Nintendo has to be careful about toying with the trope of depowering its iconic protagonist.
The Perfect Release Date for Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Seems Obvious
Video games are an interactive medium, and thus many titles incorporate character growth into their narratives as a means of justifying increased mechanical complexity for the player. «Metroidvania» titles are a good example of this, with a character like Samus Aran picking up items throughout her journeys across each anthill-shaped alien world which make her better equipped to fight and explore; unlocking new areas and lore in the process. However, this also makes the Metroid series a good example of the need to depower a
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