The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or BOTW is one of the breathtaking game that comprises an excellent masterpiece design on an open-world concept. BOTW not only recreated the Zelda franchise but also single-handedly promoted on selling Nintendo Switches on different brands with some good reviews and reactions. It was able to secure the Best Game Award in 2017.
During E3 on 11 June 2019, at Nintendo Direct, Nintendo surprised many with an announcement that the sequel of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was under development. It piqued a great interest for many, and we got to see the unusual reactions from various people around the world.
A trailer unveiled a sneak peek at what the story and exploits of adventure could entail on BOTW 2. Since then, there are several rumors around the internet regarding BOTW 2.
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of the Wild Sequel Trailer
Nintendo did a pretty much decent job for BOTW 2 trailer with the reverse audio on the trailer from start to end.
The first sequel of the game revolves around the protagonist Link, as he wakes from a hundred-year slumber to destroy Ganondorf before he ruins the kingdom of Hyrule.
The trailer for the BOTW sequel consists of an elegant, gloomy scenario that shows Link and Zelda examining a secret chamber with some strange runes, shining hands, and a peculiar celestial phenomenon that is happening below Hyrule Castle. We see our two protagonists coming across an obsessed tree housing a putrefied carcass with an amulet hanging around its nape, which is looking ominously towards them.
It highlights the adventures of Link and Zelda exploring the secret dungeon with carrying a beacon light while traversing through a dark chamber beneath Hyrule. Specter like tendrils slithers around the old tomb with the pair riding a large elephant-like creature. While exploring the dungeon, they come up against a resurrection of some long-dead warrior, which startles the pair.
Link and Zelda come up against a resurrection of some long-dead warrior (©: Nintendo)
From the looks of it, something very, very bad is going down in the continent of Hyrule. Both leading heroes, Link, as well as Zelda, play an essential part in the trailer, entranced by whatever dangerous occurrence has befallen them.
With the progress of the story seen from the trailer, it seems that whatever Link and Zelda confronted will have a significant influence in the land of Hyrule, perhaps engulfing the continent with monsters and beasts.
You can watch the full trailer here.
BOTW 2 Gameplay Rumors; Is Zelda A Playable Character?
Zelda franchise producer Aonuma Eiji in E3 2019 stated that the game is going to have a more sinister aspect than Breath of the Wild, alongside new story concepts that throws the heroes under grave dangers while exploring the mysteries.
There are some new concepts regarding BOTW 2 as it may preface new elements like "miasma," rottenness, monsters, and dungeons to add more pitches while changing the overlay of the open-world map style with vast configuration making it spectacularly dazzling. The rumors suggest the return of Ganondorf may install new storylines and concepts for the upcoming sequel.
Rumors suggest the return of Ganondorf on BOTW 2 (©: Nintendo)
The new sequel for BOTW 2 may include an extended map style with various surprises waiting, alongside new job listings. With the addition of the map, new dungeons and hidden boss monsters may also make an appearance with unique items to drop when they are killed.
The glowing blue hand in the trailer is another biggest clue in BOTW 2 relating to the twilight realm. A group of shadows, obscene people degenerated from Hylians who tried to take the strength of the Triforce for themselves.
The hand is encased in wrapping shapes nostalgic regarding Twilight architecture, while the twisting magic could recall the portals that let these people invade Hyrule. As shown in the trailer, these peoples may return, bringing calamity and push the continent of Hyrule to another level of domination and destruction.
With the sneak peek, there are rumors as well that princess Zelda will be debuting as the playable character. Yes, she is shown alongside Link exploring the secret chamber with an overlay on her character customization, including a change in her look, a short haircut.
Princess Zelda has a change in her look, a short haircut (©: Nintendo)
For now, don't get your hopes high as Zelda as a playable character of BOTW 2 remains pretty unsure.
The gameplay from the looks of the trailer significantly hints that the same engine that powered BOTW might be in use for BOTW 2. The characters also got a bonus upgrade in their outfits, which looks more refreshing than ever.
When Is the Release Date For The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel?
At the end of the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct, a continuation of the BOTW sequel was unveiled, stating that the game was under development state just after two years of its original release for the Nintendo Switch platform.
While Nintendo company did validate The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel is in its development state right now, the exact date about the release of the game is still unknown.
Nintendo stated that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in its development (©: Nintendo)
On the other hand, many sources have stated that BOTW 2 will be released in 2021 if no delays occurred.