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Zelda Wii U no longer coming march 2017?
- Thread starter TunaLover
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This pretty much, I never believed that Zelda U would be released in March when it's a big name game better suited for winter 2017.
This is true but this is a title Nintendo announced to the world in January 2013.
We are at a point now where the console they announced it for is dead, it was originally due in 2015 and we're in a position where Final Fantasy VII Remake part I and goddamn Shenmue 3 may well launch in the same year.
If you'd told me this when Zelda U was announced, I would have thought you were high. But you're right - Nintendo cannot be taken at face value. They make you feel bad for merely asking for the most basic of details.
Eventually...people just get bored. Let them be obtuse. No one will be around to listen.
tauroxd
Member
MysticDistance
Banned
There was never a "March 2017" release window announced by Nintendo.
Here's an official Tweet made by NoA on the day of the delay: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/725224978984083456
I think whoever put the date on the press site inferred March 2017 because NX is planned to launch then.
Nintendo (NCL) also made a Tweet stating the same thing, but also stating that the 2017 delay was done to "improve the quality of the game." https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/725220239546290176
Here's an official Tweet made by NoA on the day of the delay: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/725224978984083456
I think whoever put the date on the press site inferred March 2017 because NX is planned to launch then.
Nintendo (NCL) also made a Tweet stating the same thing, but also stating that the 2017 delay was done to "improve the quality of the game." https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/725220239546290176
Camarasketch
Member
Is it probably because it will be released before the NX version?
Lord of Ostia
Member
This probably isn't true tbh. Most of the current WiiU owners are Nintendo diehards or people who own multiple consoles (or kids). Other than the kids, those are the people most likely to buy NX right when it comes out, and Zelda along with the new hardware. The same thing happened with Twilight Princess. Current WiiU owners are ready for the next console.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Me too.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
No, it's over, they're doomed.
Dark Cloud
Member
Honestly, I don't see the problem. I don't know if GameCube owners were upset or not, but either way there will be Wii U owners buying a NX anyways. And if you really want Zelda you'll probably make the jump to buy the NX version of you see if coming first.
The Wii U user base is so small I don't think Nintendo would care lol.
Daredevil.shark
Banned
Twilight princess de ja vu.
tauroxd
Member
Don't be ridiculous. Nintendo is fine because it is doing really great in the Amiibo front and 3DS id doing mroe than ok, and also taking into account that software sales for both consoles are doing more than fine, except a very few specific titles, of course.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
That doesn't seem unlikely.
You never know, it could be Nintendo's 2017 holiday title or something :l. They pushed back the NX release to ensure it has a quality launch, could imagine they would do the same if Zelda really needed it.
But it got such a long development period already, I'm just assuming that the 2017 place holder date is because they don't know when the NX is launching next year (likely after March maybe).
But it got such a long development period already, I'm just assuming that the 2017 place holder date is because they don't know when the NX is launching next year (likely after March maybe).
ElectricBlanketFire
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Leafhopper
Banned
Didn't they only say they will reveal NX in March? Not launch in March right?
I didn't actually believe it would launch then because they would have had to have sometime to show what the thing is. If not at E3 then where? A random Direct in December?
I didn't actually believe it would launch then because they would have had to have sometime to show what the thing is. If not at E3 then where? A random Direct in December?
That makes a lot more sense to me.
Hmm.
They never said, by official channels, it was going to be March 2017. Just 2017. So, what happened is that the press site put "March 2017" by error, and then it was edited into "2017" since that's the info released by official Nintendo channels to the press.
Also, the hyperboles already in this thread (like "Don't believe Nintendo anymore" and "NX is gonna be Holiday 2017, it'll never it March") are downright histerical and they literally hurt my brain, sorry. There is criticism, there is pessimism, and there is cosmic, insane, brain-damaging, flat out Asylum-worthy mass histeria.
Also, the hyperboles already in this thread (like "Don't believe Nintendo anymore" and "NX is gonna be Holiday 2017, it'll never it March") are downright histerical and they literally hurt my brain, sorry. There is criticism, there is pessimism, and there is cosmic, insane, brain-damaging, flat out Asylum-worthy mass histeria.
I wonder if all the Zelda delays are a reaction to the post-witcher 3 world. That game shook up the open world sphere so much that maybe Aonuma realized you can't just make some generico open world with generic "collect as many scattered about skulltulas", "collect as many scattered about poes", "cut grass, break post, open chests to collect rupees" sidequest-ettes anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if the game will have gone through a massive overhaul between early-ish 2015 and late 2017.
(not saying every game should be like the Witcher 3, just that the Witcher 3 has immense scope, detail and care put into it and has objectively set a new benchmark when it comes to open world games. It wouldn't surprise me if devs think some open world design crutches wont fly with gamers anymore and maybe Aonuma is making some heavy adjustments to the game)
(not saying every game should be like the Witcher 3, just that the Witcher 3 has immense scope, detail and care put into it and has objectively set a new benchmark when it comes to open world games. It wouldn't surprise me if devs think some open world design crutches wont fly with gamers anymore and maybe Aonuma is making some heavy adjustments to the game)
Dark Cloud
Member
Kimishima confirmed they're revealing the NX later this year and launching it in March 2017.
Yeah, if it was a mistake then it was a mistake. You'll never see me in the mass histeria or pessimist train lol. People need to chill and relax. It's not coming until next year anyways. Wait and see as we get closer and the reveal the NX.
Prisoner KSC2-303
Member
On the contrary, the Wii U user base represents their most loyal fans, the ones they'd be best advised to keep happy. They have about 15m people who'll buy even their worst planned and supported home consoles. They are their safety net; lose them, and they really could be in trouble with their next failing console.
DrunkShogun
Member
Don't put any faith in a company until you have the game in your hand. It would be bad however if they dedicate a whole e3 to giving hands on with Zelda to release it late 2017.
I don't know, that doesn't sound entirely nuts. I certainly wouldn't put money against it.
……forgetit
Member
Pretty sure it was a mistake to begin with and this is just them correcting it.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Why is that hysterical and "literally" hurts your brain?
There's no reason to bank on any of their proposed dates.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Honestly March is way too awkward a time period, I mean sure it's the best after winter, but a march release pretty much guarantee's low momentum for console unless it's a lightning in a bottle which is unlikely. They're better off releasing in winter again using E3 2017 to hype the console and consolidate all launch and post release titles.
Neuromancer
Member
I can't believe they thought showing the game in 2014 was a good idea. I'm guessing NX and this come out Fall of 2017. It's going to be a long dry spell.
Mega Caprison
Member
this is like final fantasy 13 versus all over again
Dark Cloud
Member
At the time they sounded pretty optimistic of this game hitting its timeframe for the Wii U. I think at some point they realized the Wii U is dead and they need to develop it for the NX also so it got pushed back to release with NX launch.
Pretty much this.
Vampirolol
Member
Christmas 2017 sure.
They didn't mention march 2017 for Zelda at the investors meeting, just 2017. The only place that actually said this is that press site. Doesn't mean it couldn't still happen, I think it's almost guaranteed to be a launch title myself, but it didn't seem to be a thing they intended to put out there already.
RPGCrazied
Member
Lol, watch it be holiday 2017. Man, thats like another 1.5 years. I do have hope though, they plan on showing it in a big way this E3. Now, why would they do that if its not releasing for a year plus?
……forgetit
Member
Well I can't think of the last console launch that got significantly delayed, so there's that.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Never mind, you mean Zelda.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Spieler Eins
Member
Zelda will go wherever NX is going.