More On The Next Zelda

Posted by Ashish on 11.19.2009

Latest on the game...

Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma tells IGN that the next Zelda game will provide a fundamental departure for the series, with changes to the traditional structure. The game is likely going to center around Wii's MotionPlus add-on, specifically with swordplay and archery.

"We're taking advantage of MotionPlus. It's become very natural – the movement of your arms is precisely reflected in the gameplay. Thanks to the technological advancements, we hope the gameplay can be more accessible to people."

Aonuma added the following...

"We're making efforts regarding the total flow of the Zelda game," said Aonuma, "So far, the basic flow of the Zelda games is you're exploring a field, you go to a dungeon, you conquer it and return to the field. We're looking at altering that traditional flow. That's all I can share, and I can't say more until E3 next year."

A teaser image at last year's E3 also suggested that Link could be without his Master Sword in the next game...