Should we expect remakes of Zelda games after the excellent Tears of the Kingdom? We finally know the truth and it should not please everyone.
Expectations around The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom were out of the ordinary. Nintendo’s title has kept its promises, achieving the feat of being just as big as its predecessor. TOTK has managed to retain the strengths of its illustrious elder by bringing a nice breath of fresh air, mainly thanks to Link’s new powers. Now that the last episode is out, a question arises regarding the future of the series. Should we expect a third episode in the tradition of the two open world games or a remake of a Zelda cult in the years to come? We have the answer and it may not please.
Any upcoming Zelda remakes? Eiji Aonuma responds
Eiji Aonuma, producer of Zelda and Hidemarao Fujibayashi, co-director of the last two games, gave an interview to the Dutch media RTL Nieuws. The opportunity for the two men to look back on their great experience on the license. When asked if he could get tired of not working on other franchises, Eiji Aonuma answers bluntly. ” I think the possibilities are limitless with Zelda. When I have an idea, I don’t necessarily tell myself that it has to have something to do with Zelda. But it can be, because you can do anything with this series “, book Eiji Aonuma.
The producer also makes an interesting revelation about the future of the series after Zelda Tears of the KingdoMr. Obviously, we should not expect remakes or remasters in the next few years, contrary to what some rumors suggested.
Thanks to ancient Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom can exist. This game was born from ideas we had in the past. We always try to create something that offers more than previous productions. In that regard, we don’t really care about our old games anymore. We prefer to focus on the future.
A new feat after TOTK?
Eiji Aonuma’s words make it clear to us that the franchise intends to set foot on remakes and remasters, while Nintendo Switch owners have been rather served in recent years with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD or Link’s Awakening. But as with Tears of the Kingdom, Eiji Aonuma wants to continue to surprise players and this means creating new titles. This statement should still please a large part of the fans and give a little boost to the morale of the most nostalgic. Waiting for a potential sequel. TOTK continues to occupy a whole community, always present to try to discover all the secrets of the title.