At this rate, Zelda X will arrive in 2021

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Miyamotoo said:

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Off the top of my head, Uncharted 2 and 3 both arrived two years after their predecessors, and launched without major framerate issues or bug problems, at least that I'm aware of. Now, I don't expect Zelda to take two years, but as you say, 3-4 should be perfectly reasonable.

Well there is huge difference between Uncharted 2 and 3 and Zelda 3D series, first Uncharted 2 and 3 are linear action games, U2 and U3 are using same engine and they certainly could reused some models and textures, also it's basically just a sequel without almost any new staffs they just needed new story. On other hand Zelda 3D series is not linear at all (except SS) and they are open world adventure games, evry Zelda 3D game (exept MM) is using totally different art style and graphic, and evry 3D Zelda games gives totally new staffs and mechanics. 3D Zelda game is much more on pair with games like Skyrim or Fallout.

That's why I said that Nintendo could make new Zelda game in 2-3 years only if they pull MM again, and I hope they can manage completely new Zelda in 3-4 years but I am not sure.

On the other hand though, Uncharted 2 and 3 had to do a lot of stuff Zelda doesn't; complex AI, physics, animation, and large scale action setpieces, online multiplayer; these things all take lots of time and resources too.