The Legend of Zelda E3 Demo Will Offer “Clean Break” From Series’ Conventions

Series producer Eiji Aonuma promises something fresh.

Posted By | On 05th, May. 2016

Zelda Wii U

With the Nintendo NX not being showcased at this year’s E3 despite a release date of March 2017, it falls on The Legend of Zelda to effectively steal the show. Whether it does that or not, series producer Eiji Aonuma has at least promised something different from past Zelda titles.

According to Aonuma, The Legend of Zelda will offer “a clean break from the conventions of previous games” by allowing players to choose their own path. It will also have gameplay which hasn’t been “experienced in previous games in the series.” Fans can also expect something fresh “like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was” in the N64 days. Lofty ambitions indeed.

Nintendo for its part said the E3 demo would “treat people to an immersive Zelda experience,” and hopes those who play will have an understanding of “something new for the franchise.”

The Legend of Zelda will be releasing in 2017 for the Nintendo NX and Wii U. Could it be a launch title for the NX? We’ll find out when E3 2016 arrives. Nintendo‘s presentation will take place on June 14th at 9 AM PST/12 PM EST/5 PM UK and focuses primarily on live-streamed gameplay of Zelda. There won’t be any other playable games on the show floor. As per Nintendo:

“To ensure attendees are able to truly experience the freedom of exploration the game offers, The Legend of Zelda for Wii U will be Nintendo’s focus of the show this year, and will be the only playable game in Nintendo’s booth via extended demos.”

Thoughts? Let us know in the comments.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

The Witcher 4 Has Over 400 Developers Working on it, Still in Pre-Production

The Witcher 4 Has Over 400 Developers Working on it, Still in Pre-Production

Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2 and Fool's Theory remake of the first Witcher are both in the concept stage of producti...

Predator: Hunting Grounds is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Late 2024

Predator: Hunting Grounds is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Late 2024

Developer IllFonic has taken over publishing for the title, with a new update next month and additional Predat...

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes From Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

The new patch ensures the Arc-12 Blitzer, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower will no longer cause players' games to ...

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

Like a Dragon, Judgment Developer is Seemingly Teasing an “Important Announcement” for Monday

But Monday is April Fool's Day, so it could be a whole lot of nothing. Then again, it could be Judgment 3.

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach: Showtime! Beats Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin to Top Weekly Japanese Charts

Princess Peach steals the spotlight from both massive, new open world action RPGs in the latest sales charts f...

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

Monster Hunter Wilds is Fully Open World, Capcom’s “Biggest Game by Far” – Rumour [UPDATE]

UPDATE: Leaker Dusk Golem has said the screenshot of their supposed leaked details on Monster Hunter Wilds is...