Nintendo Working On New Zelda Title And Wii Sports Successor, According To Insider

Nintendo enthusiasts are speculating following recent hints from the trusted gaming source Midori about two new projects in development.

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Nintendo is Cooking! | © Nintendo/EarlyGame

Recently, Midori, who is quite a reliable source in the gaming community, hinted at two new projects in development at Nintendo. Speculation suggests that these projects could be related to the beloved Zelda series and Nintendo Switch Sports.

According to Midori, two more projects are in the works at Nintendo, possibly being related to Zelda & Nintendo Switch Sports by u/DrAwesomeX in GamingLeaksAndRumours

Potential Zelda Remake: "Edward" Codename Stirs Fan Speculation

According to Midori, Nintendo is working on a project codenamed "Edward" that could be related to a new Zelda title or remake. Considering that "Richard" was the codename for the Link's Awakening remake on the Switch, this rumor makes more sense.

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Will we get a Remake of one of the DS classics? | © Nintendo

User Lizuka noted the potential Zelda remakes, saying, "If it's a remake, I kind of wonder which one they'd go with. The most immediate thought is Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks? It might be hard to sell the Oracle games and Minish Cap on NSO, and Link Between Worlds isn't outdated enough to need more than a port." To be honest, either Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks, which both released for Nintendo DS in the early 2000s, would be great.Adding a touch of humor, user drybones2015 speculated, "Edward from Twilight... Twilight had werewolves... Full Twilight Princess remake confirmed".

Nintendo Switch Sports Sequel Or Update?

Another project, codenamed "Anna," is also said to be in the works. Given that "Elsa" was the codename for Nintendo Switch Sports, there is a strong possibility that "Anna" could be related to a new title or significant update to the sports game.

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Switch Sports wasn't quite it, especially compared to its OG Brother Wii Sports. | © Nintendo

OP DrAwesomeX wrote: "Can't help but wonder if Nintendo is aiming to make some sort of Nintendo Switch Sports sequel as a launch title (or at least first year drop) for the Switch 2. Like the market is absolutely there, but after how disappointing Switch Sports was, why they'd even try to make another game THIS soon is interesting."Despite the shortcomings of Nintendo Switch Sports, there is potential for a more expansive and engaging sequel. "Sure, I wouldn't mind a Resorts-like sequel, but if we only get another measly 5 sports and another DLC sport that should have been in the base roster like Frisbee Golf, I'm good," OP states, and suggests that a winter-themed version of Wii Sports could offer endless possibilities, such as snowball fights, curling, sledding, figure skating, and more.

Remember, as long as these rumors are unconfirmed, everything is just speculation. We will keep you updated!

Johanna Goebel

Johanna is studying Online-Journalism in Cologne and has been travelling the gaming world since she was a toddler. Her heart beats for open-worlds, action or fantasy RPGs and third-person shooters with great storylines and (un)charming characters.

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