In recent times, The Legend of Zelda followers have grown more and more vocal of their want to play because the titular character in mainline Zelda video games. Many thought that this would possibly lastly occur in Tears of the Kingdom, however alas – spoilers – it did not.
In an interview with IGN earlier than The Recreation Awards, Eiji Aonuma commented on the potential for making Zelda playable in future entries. Whereas he does not outright say that she will be, he additionally does not rule it out fully:
“Yeah, it’s fascinating when you concentrate on the identify of the sequence, the Legend of Zelda, however Hyperlink is at all times the principle character. And Hyperlink has been the principle character, and Zelda has at all times been concerned, and so they have a relationship and their very own guidelines in every of the video games. However it’s true that, I believe there’s at all times room for fascinated about the sort of factor and Zelda’s function. And there could also be some kind of risk for one thing like that sooner or later.”
As Aonuma’s translator was relaying this response, Aonuma reportedly then interjected in English to say “Perhaps. Perhaps, possibly”.
So there you will have it. Followers itching to play as Zelda in a mainline recreation would possibly need to hold their fingers crossed as a result of it feels like there’s no less than a risk, nevertheless minor, that Nintendo will grant their needs.
Since Tears of the Kingdom solely launched earlier this 12 months, nevertheless, we may be in for a fairly lengthy wait till we discover out. Take your time, Nintendo.