Excitement is mounting as rumors circulate about a potential new Legend of Zelda game being unveiled at tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct livestream. This speculation comes on the heels of the massive success of “Tears of the Kingdom,” which captivated fans last summer. Despite rumors originating from a discredited source, fans remain hopeful for a big announcement. Series producer Eiji Aonuma has hinted that the next Zelda installment may not be a direct sequel to “Tears of the Kingdom,” adding to the intrigue.
As the gaming community eagerly awaits the Nintendo Direct on June 18, the anticipation for new Zelda adventures continues to soar.
Highlights
- The next Legend of Zelda game could be revealed at tomorrow”s Nintendo Direct, sparking excitement among fans of the iconic series.
- The upcoming Zelda game may not be a direct sequel to Tears of the Kingdom, according to Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma.
- Although the source of these rumors, Midori, has been discredited as a fraud, fans are still hoping that an announcement is coming.
The next Legend of Zelda game will supposedly be revealed soon, perhaps at tomorrow”s Nintendo Direct livestream. The Legend of Zelda series is as popular as it has ever been thanks to the blockbuster success of Tears of the Kingdom, which launched on the Nintendo Switch last summer to critical acclaim and record-breaking sales. Additionally, a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is currently in the works at Sony following the success of last year’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball at the helm.
Meanwhile, there is already plenty of speculation about the next mainline Legend of Zelda game, with rumors claiming that it is already being developed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch follow-up console. Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma has also spoken about the next entry in the iconic series, saying that it likely won’t be a direct sequel to Tears of the Kingdom like many have initially believed, and Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi noted that the item-crafting Ultrahand ability that was introduced in the last game might not be returning either.
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There are still many unanswered questions about the often-speculated-on next Legend of Zelda game, but the mystery might be resolved soon. An insider by the handle of Midori recently claimed that Nintendo will announce a new Zelda project in the near future, one that is currently codenamed “Edward.” No other details were provided in the chain message shared by Twitter user Mehdi, and this project could either be a remake of a past entry or a brand-new 2D Zelda game.
New Zelda Game Could Be Revealed At Nintendo Direct
The recent rumors also didn’t give an exact date for when this Zelda project will be revealed, but the most likely candidate is the upcoming Nintendo Direct livestream that is set to take place on Tuesday, June 18. In fact, Midori predicted this date and stated that it would showcase and confirm other speculated projects like the supposed Final Fantasy 9 remake with which longtime Final Fantasy producer Naoki Yoshida recently denied involvement.Close
One new reveal that fans shouldn’t expect at this month’s Nintendo Direct livestream is the aforementioned Nintendo Switch successor console, as Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that it won’t be featured at the showcase back in May. Likewise, these rumors of a new Legend of Zelda game being unveiled soon should also be taken with a big grain of salt for the time being, especially given that the source, Midori, has recently been ousted as a fraud. While they portrayed themselves as a young Japanese woman with eyes on the inside, Midori turned out to be a man who fortuitously acquired an early presentation from SEGA, allowing them to leak a few projects accurately. His predictions have since tanked in their reliability.
The Legend of Zelda
Created by
Shigeru Miyamoto
, Takashi Tezuka
Video Game(s)
The Legend of Zelda
, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
, The Legend of Zelda: Link”s Awakening
, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
, The Legend of Zelda: Majora”s Mask
, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Creation Year
1986
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
NintendoExpand
