Zelda Wii U Delayed to At Least 2016, Will Not Be at E3

Bad news today as Zelda for Wii U has been Delayed to 2015.

[no_more_heroes]

This is either an early April Fool's joke, or the need to fix the article headline.

[Genuine-User]

The new Zelda is supposedly the most ambitious Zelda yet, it was painfully obvious that Nintendo were going to get a delay it.

[deadpoolio316]

Its NOT delayed....They haven't admitted it yet but you watch, the game has been cancelled for the Wii U altogether....Development will have been moved to their new console, so that it can be a launch title for the system releasing late 2016..

[Yi-Long]

Agreed, and that's what I already suspected last year, when I said it wouldn't surprise me if this gets delayed and turns into a launch game for a new Nintendo console, like Twilight Princess for Cube/Wii.

[VenomUK]

@deadpoolio316 That's disappointing but we're thinking the same thing, maybe Zelda has been delayed to be an NX launch title - and with good reason. Launching a new console is hard enough, Nintendo want to make sure they come out swinging with at least one triple-A game at launch. A new Nintendo and a new Zelda together would be a genuinely exciting event.

[Knushwood Butt]

That horse riding demo they showed made this pretty obvious.

Wii U is in serious trouble.

[freshslicepizza]

delays will hurt nintendo the most since they don't have as much from third party.

i don't get the company at all. they said time and again they will have a steady stream of games and it never happens.

hire more people, build new studios, create new ip's like splatoon. partner more with outside parties like bayonetta 2. stop making inferior hardware which makes it difficult for third parties, stop with the gimmicks that nobody outside of nintendo will support, it's not rocket science.

[mikeslemonade]

Nintendo shook in their pants when they saw the reception Bloodborne. Now back to the drawing board for the Zelda developers.

I hope it gets scrapped and made for the NX. I've been done with last gen systems since 2011.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@Deadpoolio
Are you incapable of reading? Or did you just not watch the video?
He specifically mentioned that the game is still going to be on wii u no less than two times.
Furthermore, there is no information about the NX other than we will JUST HEAR more about it next year, and there is certainly no information pointing to Zelda moving off the Wii U for the sake of a console that is still in its planning stages.
And Mike, just keep quiet until you've learned that the Wii U is a part of the current gen of consoles.

[chrismichaels04]

Id rather Nintendo take all the time they need and give us a good delayed game rather than a crappy rushed game that wasnt ready. As a PS4, WiiU, PC gamer...I have plenty of games to keep me busy in the meantime.

[Gazondaily]

Nooooooo!!! This was going to be glorious :'(

[Spenok]

Honestly I'm surprised that ANYONE is surprised by this announcement. EVERY Zelda EVER has been delayed at least once. It's to be expected at this point.

[avengers1978]

Way to drop the ball again nintendo

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

Yet he doesn't flat out say it a 2016 release. All he said was 2015 release isnt the priority. Making the BEST and COMPLETE Zelda game ever to date is.

@VenomUK & deadpoolio316
NX isnt launching next year.

Possibility of information giving on NX next year =/= releasing next year

Nintendo console are 5-6 years lifespan. Never changing.

[VenomUK]

@OtakuDJK1NG. That's right. Just speculating/ wishful thinking! Also, the video goes on to mention the Wii U two or three times so he is underlining that it will be a Wii U game.

[Erik7357]

Really? Its one of the most unsuccessful console they have ever released why not? Sony basically abadoned the vita, why cant Nintendo abandon the wiiu? Its doing even worse than the vita overall if barely better.
. Sony dominating the competition to a unprecedented amount

.One of the most financially Unsuccessful console of all time released by Nintendo

.Small user base

.Embarrassingly behind their competitors in its networking capabilities which ends up hurting their own user-base.

.They announced Nintendo Network which will probably be a well needed overhaul of their network and I can bet money on that they will release it simultaneously with their next console and it will work and be used on people cellphones which is good and puts them ahead of Sony and Microsoft for online.

.They had a press conference literately saying they hope to show more later this year of their next gen console! This is strong evidence of their low confidence with WiiU.

.The demo of zelda, while looked good, ran horribly and had some of the worst draw distance and anti-aliasing I have ever seen in with Public gameplay reveals. It already, in pre-alpha, looked like it was to much for the wiiu to handle.

.This is a golden age of gaming software, indie and 3rd party alike and Nintendo is getting almost zero of this momentum and wont get it ever with the Wii-U and is a problem when 3rd party is stronger than ever, Final fantasy xv, Metal Gear Solid, Witcher 3, Battlefront, BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT, NO MANS SKY, HALO 5, MORTAL KOMBAT X, PERSONA 5,TOMB RAIDER, AND EVEN POSSIBLE JUST CAUSE 3....AND THIS IS JUST 2015! There is so much build up and energy of innovation in the gaming community going on right now.

It will pain me to see nintendo release something like what this zelda on this dieing console and I cant seem them release it on wiiu...I just cant. Only people who think this is alright are Nintendo gamers on n4g......

[DC777]

Well when you look at the fact that we knew about most of the current Wii U games well before their release (sometimes years) then it certainly makes you wonder.

There is no "Yoshi" or "Smash" or "MK" we know have been in development for 2016 for example. We know about a good 70% of games 1-2 years before release.

So where are all those games we know are in development for 2016 for Wii U?? The ones we were usually shown as their development progressed? Right now the last of the games we knew were coming to Wii U are all going to be out this year. Then what? Only Zelda will be left.

That is certainly looking like a swan song or a multi-port "Twilight Princess" the more you think about it.

I love Wii U and it has some great games but they can't be happy with the tiny bump they got from their top 2 system sellers last year. It certainly looks like they are starting to make some major moves towards the end.

[Gamer1982]

Damn has Nintendo now got a top exclusive even out in 2015?? If not it will be the end I feel for the console.. They already had Mario Kart and Smash last year. Xenoblade chronicles may be out this year but that won't sell consoles outside of Japan where it might sell some.

[blastcorp64]

Splatoon comes out in May. It's a bit of a wild card but, who knows, could turn out to be a hit for Nintendo.

[pcz]

nintendo are determined to destroy the wiiu.

its obvious the game will end up as a launch title for the NX. i mean, nintendo are having trouble making enough games for the wiiu, and have said they will reveal the NX at E3, so they must be making games for the new console.

what a mess. the only way nintendo can get people to buy NX is by putting the new zelda on it. i imagine they will do a sony and just release a load of remasters to fill up the release schedule.

[3-4-5]

* So they discovered some new stuff they want to add into the game which will take time and in the process they discovered even more stuff on top of the other things they initially found.

* Because of that there just isn't enough time to get it in the game and to Nintendo Standards of quality = Working 100% all the time.

* I'm all for this, only because 2015 has enough really good games to hold me over until this game.

* This means FOR SURE more things added into the game which SHOULD make for a much more enjoyable experience aside from whatever it was going to be anyways.

* I'm thinking something along the lines of it being enough content for a whole new game:

* So it could be a Game + Sequel released at once or it could be one super huge mega 3 disc game that is the most epic of all time

* or it could just be taking what they wanted to do or thought they could do and increasing it a lot.

* I'm thinking they figured out how to get more out of the Wii U than they thought possible so now they have many more options to work with.

* Imagine if they had a Guitar + Drums + Bass, but now they figured out how to incorporate 4 synths, a second guitar and a rhythm section.

They have more to work with it sounds like.

[jcnba28]

Zelda and Uncharted 4 were my two biggest games of the year and now they're both delayed. I guess we just need to be more patient but I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

"A delayed game is eventually good; a bad game is bad forever." - Miyamoto

[higgins78]

As much as the delay pains me, I agree - regarding Miyamoto and "a bad game is bad forever". Nintendo have proven again and again, good things come to those who wait...

[mushroomwig]

"A delayed game is eventually good; a bad game is bad forever." - Miyamoto

Duke Nukem Forever was a masterpiece then.

[garrettbobbyferguson]

That game wasn't delayed. It was in development hell. It switched from developer to developer.

[WitWolfy]

Tell that to DNF.

[randomass171]

What garrettbobbyferguson said. There is a pretty big difference between taking more time to develop a game and being in development hell.

[ValKilmer]

Wow, this is a huge delay.

What does Wii U have in 2015 now?

[MusashiBlack]

Hopefully Star Fox............

[animegamingnerd]

Star Fox, Xenoblade, Splatoon, Yoshi and Mario Maker.

[danny818]

wait a new xenoblade? or the one they announced like 2 years ago?

[animegamingnerd]

@danny818 yeah in fact its set to come out in Japan next month

[LOL_WUT]

Mario Maker is an eShop title I don't think those really count. Also you forgot Devils Third ;)

[jcnba28]

- Yoshi's Wholly World
- Mario Maker
- Splatoon
- Devil's Third
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
- StarFox
- Possible E3 announcements

[ValKilmer]

Is Star Fox going to sell consoles?

Genuine question.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Sorry...haven't even seen enough of Star Fox to even give a legit 2015 date, thats like saying KH3 is coming in 2015....the deep, deep lolz.

um...sure.

[Benjaminkno]

@ValKilmer
So now it's "What does Nintendo have coming out in 2015 that will sell consoles"?

Don't be a douche.

Xenoblade will sell consoles.

[ValKilmer]

@Benjaminkno

Oh give me a break, I like the Wii U and love Xenoblade Chronicles X, but that game is NOT going to sell consoles.

It's a niche title through and through.

[Gamer1982]

Xenoblade will NOT sell consoles outside of Japan its Bayonetta all over again for Nintendo i'm afraid it will probably be an amzing game but its not a huge franchise unfortunately. Xenoblade chronicles didn't even sell 1 million worldwide on the wii ( http://www.vgchartz.com/gam... ).. That console everybody and their nan owns..

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@ val & gamer
You're both delusional if you seriously think that Xenoblade X is a niche title just because the first release of the origional was less well known, especially given how much more actual emphasis and coverage it's getting from both gaming media AND Nintendo themselves.
Hell, we've even got one of the makers of FFXV praising it and saying he'll get a Wii U for it, and news sites and youtube channels everywhere have been drawing comparisons between them and praising Xenoblade X as one of the top exclusives to watch out for this year.
This is beyond Bayonetta 2's coverage or rep.
Whether it sells millions right off the bat or not, it's no longer just some minor niche title.
It's quite literally one of the most highly anticipated JRPG's of 2015, well known by all and decidedly core-oriented. A potential heavy hitter through and through that will likely be remembered fondly, and played, for years to come.

[Jyndal]

I'd never heard of Xenoblade until a few months back, and it's got me excited to play it. On Zelda, I'm actually glad the delay is taking place. I was afraid they were rushing it out the door.

[remixx116]

@wonderfulmonkeyman

OK I own a Wii u and I will be getting xenoblade x but let's be honest your full of crap, (sorry no disrespect). Its a jrpg dude=a niche title. If your name isn't final fantasy, persona or tales then your not gonna move mass units. It might be getting more attention but its on a system with a 10milli install base. Not to mention FFXV and persona 5 are far more anticipated.

Plus this is not PlayStation, I'm not trying to start a war but divergent games do not sell on Nintendo systems, Nintendo games do. If its not zelda , Mario kart, smash bros, super mario or maybe starfox and metroid then its not gonna push numbers bro.

The game will be good without a doubt but it would be lucky to break a mill let alone move a bunch of systems.

[gangsta_red]

Star Fox has to come out now!

By the way, the summary needs to be changed:

"Bad news today as Zelda for Wii U has been Delayed to 2015."

Shouldn't it say 2016?

And I think Star Fox will move a few consoles, it won't be gangbusters but if the quality is there like Mario Kart and Smash it should do well.

[gamerdad316]

starfox seems to me the weakest of the list. i think what will move consoles is the group as a whole.

[higgins78]

It has (barring Zelda U) everything announced for 2015 plus numerous games which will creep up on us and (hopefully) be a massive pleasant surprise....much like both other 'rival' consoles, no? Besides, exactly how much free time do people these days appear to have on their hands!? A game like Mario Kart 8 (for example) just keeps on giving. I'm still enjoying it just as much over 6 months down the line. I know the industry likes to convince us each new release is a 'must have', but for the majority of cases that proves not to be the case.

[bleedsoe9mm]

just sad , uncharted , zelda what's next halo . a delay won't hurt the games its just disappointing . i wonder if this gets held for a nx launch next christmas .

[Jackhass]

Well, you had to know it was coming -- a console Zelda without at least one major delay? Come on now.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

First Uncharted, now Zelda. It would be ironic if Halo 5 was delayed to 2016 as well.

[HentaiMasterRace]

I think it's Microsoft chance to strike actually. Releasing their biggest game while the competitors are vulnerable would be a great idea for them.

[_-EDMIX-_]

I guess.

Sony's systems don't really sell dependent on games...

MS and Nintendo's actually do.

A PS without a Uncharted, God Of War etc will still sell that year, even with delays.

Its been proven time and time again.

MS and Nintendo are the only ones that even have to deeply rely on certain IPs to sell well.

Sony sells well purely based on games in general. Certain IPs don't just sell PS systems like Nintendo and MS ips do.

Some might think thats bad, I actually think its great.

No need to rush ips, no need to have to rely on a single ip defining the system etc.

[kurruptor]

A bit wrong to say Sony doesn't sell because of games. I think you meant people don't wait for a particular game to buy. They buy knowing in the long run, they will get these great games.

[remixx116]

@edmix

Exactly, people know the PS brand and what comes with it. A laundry list if varied and unique games. People buy them for what Sony does overall not just for a particular game.

You will never see a huge console sale spike on PS console like you will on mintend when a new Mario kart or smash cones out.

They all sell differently
1. Sony sells off of brand association and overall games.
2. Nintendo sells off of single somewhat isolated ip releases.
3. Ms sells off of holidays promotions and end of the year release schedule.

They all work differently I guess.

[elazz]

Somehow I think that will be the case or else I am afraid that it will release in a bad state.. Hopefully Im wrong

[deadpoolio316]

Its not going to release in a bad state...Nintendo wont admit it yet but you watch...It's no longer being released on the Wii U, they will have moved its development over to their new console releasing late 2016 making it a launch title for the system...The delusional can pretend that wont happen, but you watch that is exactly what is happening

[Ninte]

Probably sell my wii u now and get myself another console

[gamerdad316]

if zelda wad the only reason to buy it, then why buy a wii u? in my opinion, if you can't find enough games on wii u, you don't like gaming.

[Benjaminkno]

Zelda games always get delayed so...

The joke's on you.

[LOL_WUT]

I thought they (Nintendo) don't announce stuff that isn't close to launch? Either way you look at it the WiiU really needed this title. ;)

[Spotie]

Why? It's not like the game is never coming out. Just keep your console and wait.

Never understood people buying a console, only to sell it, then buy it back later.

[Qrphe]

This would only make sense if you were holding onto it for Zelda and Zelda only. You'd probably only make $50 bucks off it selling it now and buying it again later though.

[ashen122]

Damn I didn't think they would delay it....but that's alright xenoblade is still coming

[RJ92009]

So yeah I'm sad now. But I'm pretty sure it's going on the nx or going to be on both like zelda tp

[gamerdad316]

I dont see nx coming out before holiday 2017. i'm pretty sure we'll get the game first.

[Lucreto]

We know nothing about the NX. It is more likely a new handheld.

[MrSwankSinatra]

thanks nintendo, for nothing....

[randomass171]

They could just release it in a broken and buggy state. Then you really would be thanking them for nothing. :p

[HentaiMasterRace]

Poor Wii U

[TheTwelve]

More time for Xenoblade --- I was wondering how these two games could come out so close together. Problem solved.

[Qrphe]

>Problem solved.

More like problem created, I'm sure everyone is disappointed by the news. But if it's not done it's not done, nothing can be done anyway.

[Segata]

as long as I get Xenoblade Chronicles X and Devils Third this year I am ok. Nintendo should bring out Fatal Frame this year tho in the US

[DeusEx-Machina]

It might seem disappointing at first glance, but a delay is probably for the better.

Considering how rudimentary the shown build looked, a 2015 release didn't appear very likely to begin with, unless they would have tuned down the quality or content.

[Captain_Wormy]

No reason to buy a Wii U til next year then..

[LOL_WUT]

You'll be better off waiting for the NX you never know it could become a launch title ;)

[randomass171]

NX is barely a proof of concept and likely will not be out for at least another two E3s minimum. I highly doubt this game will be delayed for that long.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Disappointing? Yes but I feel like I'm the only one here who is okay with Nintendo taking their time to create a proper Zelda game.

We still have Starfox, Xenoblade, and Splatoon. I can't believe the comments here about being mad at Nintendo and returning their Wii U. You guys are just sad.

[RJ92009]

I will put money on it that it's going on the nx . It's funny they tell us about nx then zelda gets pushed back with no time frame when it will be done. Seems fishy to me. Also the nx will be out in two years hell maybe even next year and this will be a lunch game just like zelda tp witch got pushed back moved to the wii lunch and game a few months later to the gamecube. They do this because they know zelda fans will buy a nintendo system just for zelda alone.

[Segata]

When is Zelda ever NOT delayed?

[Lucreto]

Why delay it to put is on its new handheld?

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

NX isn't launching next year.

[RJ92009]

It could but most likey will be 2017. Don't get me wrong I love nintendo but im no fanboy to one system I'm a fanboy to video games and even pc. But the writing on the wall it's gamecube all over again history is repeating its self again. It's in no way a bad thing ill buy the next nintendo day one as I do all systems but you have to be blind as a bat to not see it. Sry for the rant I'm pretty haha yeah

[Haru]

They're going to announce it at E3 2016 and relase in late november

[kratoz1209]

Not a Nintendo fan but man if there is a new starfox for the wii u it would be vey tempting to pick one up

[DemonSlayer420]

LOL and they showed it off as if it would release this year. Very misleading Nintendo. Anyway, it will be a great game I'm sure but they really needed this for 2015. Nintendo is in deep trouble if they can't pump out some quality exclusives regularly as they have little to no 3rd party support. If you buy the system, it's generally for Nintendo exclusives.

[jhoward585]

Take your time Nintendo. Adding new ideas in a game is better than spending more time to give that game a graphical upgrade. way to go Nintendo.

EDIT: graphics don't contribute to having better game play ,but idea do. I'm willing to bet they're adding some unique game play mechanic in Zelda Wii U.

[TheCommentator]

More processing doesn't just mean better graphics. It also translates into unique gameplay. 3D worlds, open world gameplay, destructable environments, complex AI, cinematic storytelling, and countless other innovations were all made possible through hardware improvements.

I'm willing to bet Zelda gets the "carrot leading the horse" treatment until the NX comes out. They need a system seller when it launches.

[Milesprowers]

Nintendo should do a Sega

[ValKilmer]

And what, just makes games for PS4/Xbox One?

[Jedislayer]

my Wii u is collecting dust, don't know how much longer i can hold it in to get rid of it. I've been waiting for this since launch

[jhoward585]

Nintendo should give wii U owners a Zelda wii U demo to make up for the long wait.

[Kalebninja]

Horse simulator at the least.

[StormLegend]

And there goes my reason for buying a WiiU

[Kalebninja]

.... The only game that I've been looking forward to on the Wii u this year :] and the fact its not even gnna be at E3 :D just dandy.

[ChickenOfTheCaveMan]

I already called NX as their new home console that will launch in fall 2106. My new prediction...Zelda will be a launch title.

[Wonderful101]

That's good to know, improving and adding new ideas to the game sounds great.

Besides, there are still plenty of great games coming to Wii U this year.

[WelkinCole]

Again. If it needs more time it needs more time. Its not like the WiiU is lacking in exclusive in any case.

[DoggyBiscuit]

Me personally I'm not mad that the game gonna be delay I rather play a complete game then to play Another half ass game like AC Unity, look on the bright side Wii U owners we still got Xenoblade, Splatoon and many more great quality games coming out this year

[arugula]

I have a strong feeling this got pushed back to be on the new Nintendo console. Wii-U sales are terrible and they will need all the help they can get for the NX when it releases.

Discovering new possibilities? Yea, that's better hardware for sure.

[ZeekQuattro]

Strange. I figured this game was one of the reasons they were renting a big theater. They better not delay Star Fox though. I'm actually more excited for that title. I like LOZ and all but Star Fox doesn't get much love outside of Smash Bros these days.

[cm_]

the whole culture of I want it, and I want it now! is quite frankly getting annoying. they should take as long as they need to make the game as good as they can.

what would you rather have? a rushed out shoddy game that feels incomplete. or as they say, "the ultimate and most complete Zelda game."
I know what i'd rather have.

[DeusEx-Machina]

Well said.

[V3Jay]

I don't know why people are freaking out about this, seeing little information about LoZ Wii U. What if the game is rushed? Do you all want that? As long as they take time and add improvements and more informations, then is all good.

I also don't get why people are thinking this may hit the NX as a launch title, since we simply don't know much about it. And I firmly believe Nintendo's next gen console will probably hit for 2017 observing of that fact that Nintendo's console always have a 6 year life-span. Unless it could be Twilight Princess all over again- but we will never know.

Other than that, the more polish of the game the better. At least we're getting Xenoblade Chronicles X this year that will consume our life time, not to mention other Wii U games like Splatoon, Devil's Third, Star Fox, etc.

[LaserEyeKitty]

All the idiots stating it's a NX release are trolls who're baiting - and the idiots who're biting deserved to be trolled.

[megamanX2]

why is this a surprise? does everyone really thin they would have a open world zelda title done that fast? lol they know the wiiu is a failure, and its most likely going to be a launch title for the new system period.

[AWBrawler]

to those who thinks this game will get moved to their next console, will not happen. every nintendo console ever has had at least one zelda game that is exclusive to it. wii u does not have an exclusive zelda yet, because hyrule warriors is a musou game and a spin off, and windwaker is a gamecube remake.

[jakmckratos]

My Wii U will be sold in the next months....I will not be caring at Nintendo's E3.....Nintendo done effed up.

[Coachkeys]

This is really bad news. But I guess on the upside I can dedicate more time to xenoblade. Both titles are going to be huge!

[AJBACK2FRAG]

Has Nintendo given up on the Wii U? There's still no gamepads readily available in stores. I've seen no television commercials, there hasn't been a Direct in I don't know how long??? Splatoon no voice chat, I'm not interested in the game at all but still... Zelda U never got a release date or a true title now delayed to when heaven only knows. This is not a very pretty picture I'm painting but it's a realistic one. Has Nintendo let some of it's most ardent fans hang out to dry???? I'm getting kinda' pissed. I'm a Nintendo looyalist. I bought my Wii U the day it came out the day my father died. Are they really willing to tell ten million people to piss off????? I know e3 will be a great thing but there's another three hundred sixty two days in the year. Could they really be that arrogant?

[AWBrawler]

the last direct was less than 3 months ago. this proves, my theory that the average gamer has a memory that doesn't even go back a good 2 and a half months.

see here https://youtu.be/t6zgkp1YBR...

I'm still seeing commerical for wii u games like smash bros. mario kart and mario party. i even see some captain toad ads still. as for letting down the nintendo loyalists, this year we're still getting splatoon, yoshi's woolly world, star fox, xenoblade chronicles x, devil's third, mario maker, and who knows what else we'll see at e3 or before that gets released this year as well. thats a bit of an exaggeration to say they gave up on wii u.

[AJBACK2FRAG]

Are you kidding me your proving my point exactly! Three months with no Nintendo Direct on a Nintendo home video game console that has cancer is like handing it the gun!!!! I love my Wii U. I think Nintendo has been giving a clinic on software design this generation but no matter how much I like the sofrware or hardwae or the amazing people that develop it I refuse to say black is white.

[AJBACK2FRAG]

I never said Nintendo is giving up on the Wii U. What I said was has Nintendo given up on the Wii U. That's alot different then wat your saying I said.

[AWBrawler]

but directs are always spaced out like 2 to three months. thats completely normal, and i still expect big surprises at e3. plus one of my most anticipated games comes in may, so i'm good. i still have to actually finish like 5 games including wonderful 101, deus ex, and alphadia genesis.

[FAT MAN GO BOOM]

This Zelda will be put on to the New Nintendo Console NXs
I don;t know if I am going to be buying it...

I love Nintendo, but Ihave been disappointed since Game Cube that was the last Nintendo Console I loved... and the GameCube was awesome...

[G3n3raL86]

Did N. came out and said: "The new Zelda game will be for NX"?

Stop speculating things. Wii U may be in a bad spot right now (sales-wise), but it's suicide if they skip a home console without a Zelda title.

[LaserEyeKitty]

Not surprising. Considering that 2016 will mark the 30th anniversary of the series, it's not likely to come out until Feb of 2016 - along with three Limited Edition copies that will be pre-ordered by the thousands.

I'm not too worried - ZeldaU is coming and that's all I care about. If Nintendo feels it's better to delay it to make it a better, less buggy game, I'm all for it. As Nintendo has stated before, a late game that plays will is better than an early game that isn't good.

[Tzuno]

yeah i bet it was planned for Wiiu and now they delay it because it will be the main game when the new and improved console is lauched, you know that nintendo will launch another console more powerfull than wiiu, expect to see it this year at e3.

[Lighter9]

There's not very many (if any) Zelda game that didn't get delayed.

[DeusEx-Machina]

Anyone remember when Ocarina of Time got delayed?

The difference between the shown prototype and the final game was night and day.

[iNFAMOUZ1]

damnit nintendo what the hell is wrong with you, just make a supermario sunshine 2 already and a remake to sunshine

[InTheZoneAC]

LOL if it weren't for Donkey Kong and a few Mario games and Wind Waker HD I'd still be in a Nintendo console drought since the SNES

Nintendo has really come down over the last 15 years and they don't seem to get it...

[Realplaya]

I love that everyone is all up in arms about the delay. For one anyone who has been gaming or been around for Nintendo games for years should know that this game had a good chance of being delayed. My belief is that they wanted to release the game but watching the video he gave a great reason and not an excuse for it being delayed. Zelda Wii U looked great from the early footage but as he said knew things came up. Instead of people getting upset why not rejoice they just said we are delaying the game to give a better experience. As a person who has been gamiming for years I would love a game that provides a complete experience. I support Nintendo and I look forward to Zelda being a masterpiece.

As far as the comments about the game being on the NX I highly doubt it and on top of that they have a blockbuster set for next year.

[Jag-T1000]

They got like two people working on the game. That's why we'll get it maybe in 2020.

[finite]

This is good news...more time to play the massive Xenoblade Chronicles X and Starfox...

[Spikeantestor]

I'm wondering what Nintendo WILL show at E3. I'd have imagined that Zelda would have been the center piece to thier show/direct but now that it's off the table I have to imagine they can only lean on already announced, smaller games.

[masterfox]

at this rate will be seing a new Metroid game exclusively on mobile instead of a console!

Noooooooo

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[Bronxs15]

i wonder if they will give fans something else. like how we had a wind waker hd. maybe thill will release a twilight princes hd, or like a wii u version of a link between worlds or anything to hold zelda fans over

[Petebloodyonion]

My problem isn't with the delay! it's with this culture of promising something for a date and suddenly saying that they will to delay it!

Nintendo is the king in this area for all and I mean ALL major project are delay by at least a year.

Name 1 main zelda game since N64 that hasn't been delayed

[Apex13]

I think this is going the way of Twilight Princess and make it to the next system as a launch and it will be a huge start for the next system as it was for the Wii.

It's a shame but we will be happy once it comes.

[Pennywise138]

Wind waker came out in march on GameCube. I think everything will be fine.

[Jag-T1000]

I like how all these people are defending nintendo , but they fail to realize that the WII-U has been out more than two years and we still don't have a Zelda or a metroid.

[Ninte]

Excuse my ignorance "the team has found new possibilities" could this not be added as a DLC?