Will Nintendo's Next Console Get Its Own Exclusive Zelda game?

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LipeJJ said:

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You can push Wii U's limits at 720p; maximize other elements like shading, effects, asset density, etc rather than raw pixel count. 

Running at 720p means you only have to draw half as many pixels on screen versus 1080p, which frees up resources to improve other aspects of the graphics, which is why, for example, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a lot more detailed at 720p than Wind Waker HD is at 1080p.

720p is the sweet spot for Wii U in my opinion, where you get the best balance of image quality versus fidelity.

Yeah, I know this. The game being more advanced than XCX is another factor it being 720p, honestly it looks much better (besides art style). But to be fair, XCX world is probably many times bigger than Zelda.

Yeah, the different art styles do make it a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison, but Zelda does have some advantages, like probably not having to draw as big a world, and being made later in Wii U's lifespan and thus benefitting from more experience with tapping Wii U's hardware.

I expect both will be 720p/30fps, but that Zelda U will benefit from better textures, shaders, and effects.