What Fujibayashi's Comments Mean for Zelda's Future
Fujibayashi's comments signal that Nintendo is committed to reinventing Zelda rather than sticking to a proven formula, which could mean surprising new directions for the series.
Fujibayashi's comments signal that Nintendo is committed to reinventing Zelda rather than sticking to a proven formula, which could mean surprising new directions for the series.
Key points - Hidemaro Fujibayashi says future Zelda games shouldn't rely on reusing ideas from Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time. - Fujibayashi is the director of Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and several earlier Zelda titles. - He questions younger staff on whether their ideas are fun and points out if they've been done before. - Not all developers on the Ocarina of Time remake have played the N64 original, per Eiji Aonuma. - The future direction of the Zelda series remains unknown.
Timeline - Recent: Hidemaro Fujibayashi speaks to Polygon about Zelda's creative approach. - 2026: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is released and becomes the highest-rated game of the year.
FAQ
Q: Will the next Zelda game be open-world like Breath of the Wild? A: Nintendo hasn't announced the next Zelda game, but Fujibayashi's comments suggest the team is focused on fresh ideas rather than reusing the open-world formula.
Q: What did Fujibayashi say about reusing ideas? A: He said future Zelda games shouldn't pull from an existing pool of ideas, and he encourages developers to bring new concepts to the table.
Q: Is the Ocarina of Time remake made by developers who played the original? A: Not all of them. Eiji Aonuma said the remake served as an exercise for developers who hadn't played the N64 original.
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