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[OutrageousFacts]

Tonight might be when we find out about it (TGA), so let's do this now:

I've long since its announcement thought about what BotW 2 could offer in terms of new features, but unlike past pre-reveal hype cycles I can't come up with a specific list of items, because really, it could be anything.

That's why I'd like to ask all of you: What is the one (or one of several) BIG new introduction in BotW 2?

I came up with the following, but please feel free to add new ideas yourself!


- Underwater exploration (felt bad to have all these lakes and coastlines in BotW1, but be unable to dive)


- terraforming (with a possible focus on underground/cave exploration, we might get kind of a better looking, less blocky Minecraft, digging new caves, creating new river systems, etc)

- town building (Ganon is seemingly defeated, Hyrule is kinda at peace - time for people to settle the land anew. You get to freely pick locations and can upgrade houses into specialized buildings like an observatory, a smith, a casino, a farm etc)

- Two-character system a la Pikmin 3, instantly switch between Link and Zelda at any time (send one to do something else or stay together for more battle prowess)

- Sky exploration (flying islands, air battles, etc)

- Online-multiplayer (coop, quests a la MonHun, pvp, anything)

Of course, maybe there won't be anything big new and we'll only get more BotW1 with new dungeons and a new story.

What do you think? Post your ideas!

(If you think several of the things I put in the poll will come true, pick what you like most or find most significant)

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I voted terraforming, though I'd accept town-building too.

I'd also appreciate local co-op but I won't cry if it's omitted.

 

[SantaC]

More botw, and that's not a good thing.

 

[ExpandKong]

Sky exploration probably, some type of flying mechanic.

More botw, and that's not a good thing.

Ok boomer

 

[SantaC]

Sky exploration probably, some type of flying mechanic.



Ok boomer

I want proper dungeons and meaningful exploration.

 

[Azelover]

A dark story

 

[DonF]

In before unbreakable weapons.

More botw but with less shrines and more dungeons and items.

 

[GymWolf]

Having something more exciting than life, stamina, seed and breakable weapon to find during exploration maybe?

Or good boss fights? Or more type of enemies? Or a better combat?

The possibility are endless, the first game was lacking in several areas...

 

[Birdo]

Sadly, I think the gimmick for this one will be that you control both Link and Zelda (Both with different abilities). Having to switch between them frequently for situations.

 

[GymWolf]

Sadly, I think the gimmick for this one will be that you control both Link and Zelda (Both with different abilities). Having to switch between them frequently for situations.

No please...

 

[DGrayson]

All i need is 4 traditional dungeons, keep shrines but a bit less, and more unique enemies x2

 

[Thaedolus]

I hope they come up with more unique scenarios like the DLC had so you really have to push the game mechanics to progress. Master Sword trials were gud

 

[OutrageousFacts]

In terms of unique enemies, I hope they can replicate the feeling of the first 5-10 hours of BotW. Enemies felt *really* dangerous at that point, and I can't count how many times I was killed by a Lizalfos. I don't want Zelda Souls, but having to truly pay attention to your surroundings and being forced to retreat sometimes was great. And it got lost once you had like 10+ heart containers and better armor and stronger weapons.

 

[Paltheos]

Don't know.

I'm gonna take this opportunity though to talk about what I want though, which is mostly just cleaned up systems from 1. Better damage calculations and hit/hurtboxes would be nice. I'd really like better shrines (at the very least some visual variety from all the blue interiors) and I really, really want dungeons that don't absolutely blow.

I love Breath of the Wild, but the latter elements of the game especially dragged it down from a near 10 to a solid 9. (Even in spite of those shortcomings it might be my GOTY - close with A Hat in Time)

 

[Keihart]

I think that from the trailer is pretty obvious that they might be addressing the glaring feature lacking in 1, Caverns, adding a system of tunnels and caverns to explore is a no brainer, the mechanics are there, we already explored upwards, now is time to go downwards.

I might be wrong, i really hope i'm right.
nothing like going underground in a valley and coming out in the top of a mountain.

 

[nkarafo]

Better dungeons maybe? Or at least more themes. BOTW only had 2 themes (shrines and guardians) and even those two looked pretty similar, both having this techno-ancient style.

I need those forest and fire temples again.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Underground areas?
More enemy strongholds like Hyrule Castle?

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

I think that from the trailer is pretty obvious that they might be addressing the glaring feature lacking in 1, Caverns, adding a system of tunnels and caverns to explore is a no brainer, the mechanics are there, we already explored upwards, now is time to go downwards.

I might be wrong, i really hope i'm right.
nothing like going underground in a valley and coming out in the top of a mountain.

That would be awesome. Like how you use the caves to get on mountain in the 2d Zeldas. I just had an image of exploring a cave and then at the end of the trek walking out to find my self on top of a mountain that I never been on.

 

[Fbh]

I hope it's a set of big traditional Zelda style dungeons, each with a unique theme and look.

 

[DESTROYA]

More durable weapons and upgrading the crafting system.

 

[nkarafo]

Dunno, caves can be boring. They look randomly generated (which is how real caves are made) with the same art style/textures everywhere. I don't like the idea of a massive underground cave system because of this.

I also don't like sewers, another boring environment in too many games.

Basically, i never liked underground environments outside the Umbrella and Aperture Science labs.

 

[OutrageousFacts]

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Basically, i never liked underground environments outside the Umbrella and Aperture Science labs.

Haha, I kinda agree, Resident Evil is the only franchise where underground equals awesome. Although I liked the cavern design in Xenoblade X, looked very natural.

Underground dungeons.

They’ve been very open about the fact that BoTW was heavily influenced by mine craft. Digging into the world creates that same feeling and would also allow them to have dungeons that operate on traditional Zelda elements.

And the Zelda-series already has an established item for digging. 2 actually. The shovel and the, what's their english name, mole mitts. Ofc they were used in very limited ways in the past. Being able to freely dig into the ground and even sculpt the terrain, that'd be awesome.

 

[Ogbert]

Underground dungeons.

They’ve been very open about the fact that BoTW was heavily influenced by mine craft. Digging into the world creates that same feeling and would also allow them to have dungeons that operate on traditional Zelda elements.

 

[Cliff Underside]

Oh god I hope it's not town building, Fallout 4 was my Vietnam. So addictive, in a bad way.

 

[Joelenheimer]

Link has a glowing green hand in the trailer. Whatever the fuck that means is obviously the new gimmick.

 

[BouncyFrag]

Better inventory management and general user interface if they keep the shield/ weapon degradation system. Let’s hope they start there.

 

[Rodolink]

Damn, damn i hope nothing from all that you mentioned.
Maybe only the water exploration.
I just want real dungeons and non destroyable weapons.
as innovation maybe some sort of multiplayer functionality like in the souls games.

 

[Trogdor1123]

In before unbreakable weapons.

More botw but with less shrines and more dungeons and items.

Came to post this lol

 

[MisterBrimstone]

DUNGEONS. REAL FUCKING AWESOME DUNGEONS.

 

[theHFIC]

hoping for weapons that break even easier.

 

[existensmaximum]

Hope is one thing, but I believe it's going to be something really underwhelming.

 

[brap]

Probably more shit stolen from minecraft or boreizon zero charm.

 

[LOLCats]

How about no stupid fucking weapons that break every 3 minutes?

 

[Fuz]

Fully animated sex scenes.

 

[iconmaster]

Me when weapon breaking makes its return:

 

[Katsura]

Unless it's either removing the durability system or adding a proper crafting and repair system, i don't care

 

[Javthusiast]

Playing the waifu Zelda.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Keep in mind OP a lot of the time Zelda games don't have "new features" so Nintendo fails that crowd that craves new features all the time, if you're expecting new features from BOTW2 you will be highly disappointed.

 

[ClanOfNone]

As some have already mentioned, dungeons, PROPER dungeons.

Those please.

 

[Shifty1897]

Dungeons. The new feature is actual dungeons.

 

[KiNeMz]

Dungeons.

Edit. Way to slow i am. Boomer.

 

[Ovek]

Cell shading

 

[Xenon]

Gender t̶o̶g̶g̶l̶e̶ dial.

 

[Hinedorf]

Why fuck with perfection? The only change I would personally ask for is the absolutely tedious weapon breaking. It's not fun in any capacity and serves nothing more than to slow down combat with a mid-game pause for a weapon switch.

 

[JokerMM]

an actual fucking plot would be nice

 

[OutrageousFacts]

Hope is one thing, but I believe it's going to be something really underwhelming.

I mean, worst case is we get more botw

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

I voted something else since i definitely know the hook this thime is going to have to do with link spiritual arm that enhances his abilities like the sheikah slate did.
And only that.

 

[Coolwhhip]

Co op probably. But offline. And if you play alone Zelda is cpu controlled.

 

[Ten_Fold]

Probably a few new features like, you can play as zelda for some parts, maybe underwater exploration, and non breakable weapon. Oh and dungeons with cool looking boss battles.

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

Just playable Zelda, with Link in the background. Use Triforce of Wisdom, and expand the lore of what the hell it is suppose to be able to do.

You would still seal away Ganon at the end with the combined powers of Zelda and Link, as always. Link would just be separate like Solid Snake was in MGS2.