So I understand people making that conclusion, but at the same time – and I don’t want to delve too much into it – but this is its own game”. "I would say it’s an easy comparison or conclusion to jump to at this point in time, just given what’s been shown so far and given the nature of it being a direct sequel. Bill Trinen, Senior Product Marketing Manager of Nintendo of America, spoke of BOTW 2 in a recent broadcast with IGN, and its much-noted comparison to the relationship between the N64's Ocarina of Time and its sequel, Majora's Mask. Nintendo's Treehouse is always a great place to find new info on upcoming Nintendo games, and Breath of the Wild 2 is no different. We think, from the mechanics and characters to the locations and narrative, both Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild 2 could share a surprising amount of commonality and we've explained why you should consider paying attention to Skyward Sword HD in the run-up to the release of Breath of the Wild 2.īOTW 2 and those Majora's Mask comparisons There's still a wait for Breath of the Wild 2 but Nintendo has released an HD remaster of Skyward Sword in the meantime and we think it's worth playing while you wait.
“This might just be a dummy upgrade until Breath Of The Wild 2 is ready and the component shortage is over next year.” Speaking to Bloomberg, Toto said: “This new Switch looks more like an interim model than a real upgrade to me,” Toto told Bloomberg. Toto has suggested that the Switch OLED might be a “dummy upgrade” before a real upgrade arrives next year.
However, according to Tokyo-based analyst Serkan Toto, a Nintendo Switch Pro could still happen. The announcement of the Nintendo Switch OLED put a dampener on those rumors of a high-powered, 4K Nintendo Switch Pro intended to launch with Breath of the Wild 2.
At the moment, it remains unclear as to when we’ll get our next update on Breath of the Wild 2.Ī Nintendo Switch Pro could still be in the works The news was confirmed in an official Tweet from Nintendo’s official account. It turns out we shouldn’t expect one during Tokyo Game Show in October, either, as Nintendo has confirmed that it won’t be present at the show. Breath of the Wild 2 news and rumorsĬould Zelda have a bigger role this time around?Īs insiders suggested would be the case, Nintendo’s September Direct didn’t include an update on Breath of the Wild 2. We wouldn't usually expect so much animation to be done so early in development, but it probably helps that Nintendo already has the in-game engine from Breath of the Wild. The clip finishes with a message that reads: "The sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in development." There's a tremor, the castle is smothered with dust. The video then cuts to a long shot of Hyrule Field, with Hyrule Castle in the distance. Something shocks the pair, and then we cut to what appears to be the resurrection of some long-dead (and creepy looking) warrior. Spirit-like tendrils creep around the musty tomb they're exploring, with the pair riding a large elephant-like beast. It features a torch-carrying Link and Zelda traversing a dark dungeon beneath Hyrule (no big surprise there). The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 trailer that first revealed the game is just 82 seconds long and there's no dialogue whatsoever, but there are some clues to be gathered from it. At the moment, it remains unclear when we'll get out next update as the game was absent from September's big Direct stream and Nintendo has confirmed it will be sitting out this year's Tokyo Game Show.įor everything we do know about Breath of the Wild 2, though, read on-you'll find every trailer, teaser, leak and update Nintendo has released over the past two years. The new trailer below shows that floating cities are back, as is jumping through, and even paragliding past, clouds, seemingly taking inspiration from Skyward Sword (recently remastered for Switch).Īs the sequel to Breath of the Wild, which is still hailed as one of the best Switch games ever, expectations for Breath of the Wild 2 are extremely high and we still have a lot to learn about it, including its exact release date and its true title. It seems to be similar to that of the 2017 game, but with a sky-high difference. Our last update on the game came during Nintendo's E3 2021 presentation when a new trailer gave us a much better look at the world of Breath of the Wild 2.