The sequel to Nintendo's long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been delayed. Series producer Eiji Aonuma said the Nintendo Switch game has been delayed to spring 2023.
“We apologize to those who have been looking forward to our launch this year,” Aonuma said. “As explained earlier, the adventure in this sequel will take place not only on the ground, as in the previous game, but also in the sky. However, the expanded world goes beyond that, there will be a much more diverse range of features to enjoy, including new encounters and gameplay elements. The entire development team continues to work diligently on this game to make the experience of this game special, so please wait a little longer.”
Nintendo previously reported a 2022 release window for the Switch game, but never announced a firm release date.
The untitled sequel to Breath of the Wild was announced in June 2019 with a mysterious trailer full of clues about the future of the Zelda franchise. Nintendo remained relatively quiet about the game until 3, when it showed off a new trailer at E2021 2021 describing Link's next adventure in the skies over Hyrule, marking the Switch sequel for the 2022 release.
The original The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released for Nintendo Switch and Wii U in 2017. The game gave the Zelda franchise a vast open world to explore, allowing players to conquer the world of Hyrule at their own pace and develop their own pace. Breath of the Wild was a commercial and critical success and had a profound impact on the design of open world games.
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