Eiji Aonuma Speaks About Zelda 3DS and its Lengthy Development Time
Posted Thu, 25 Apr 2013 | 12:35 BST by Orla Madden

It began almost two years ago

Just little over a week ago, Nintendo announced during its latest Nintendo Direct broadcast that a brand new Legend of Zelda title is coming to 3DS this year, which will be set in the same world as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

In a recent Japan-only Wii U Direct series producer, Eiji Aonuma, commented on the upcoming title in the franchise; it apparently has a "2" in its Japanese title, giving credence to the impression that this a a sequel to the Super NES classic:

The world of Hyrule has been reborn in a highly realistic stereoscopic vision, which will feature a new story and new puzzles to be solved. The development for the successor of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is going smoothly, so, please look forward to it!

Siliconera reports that it was stated that the game has been in development for some time, since 2011. Aonuma also asked fans to join in and contribute to the Zelda community on Miiverse:

The day we’ll be seeing the successor is still further ahead, but for those of you who wish to contribute or show your support, please comment on the Wii U The Legend of Zelda series community [on Miiverse].

Almost two years ago, Shigeru Miyamoto said that he'd like to see A Link to the Past get a 3D overhaul, so we wouldn't be surprised if the development began at around that time.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/04/eiji_aonuma_speaks_about_zelda_3ds_and_its_lengthy_development_time

Can't wait! Let them take their time, just make the experience GREAT.

it wasnt confirmed to be a link to the past 2?

One of my most anticipated games of this year. Very excited to finally get to play a good over top view zelda again XD

I made a thread months ago about preferences of top down zelda and 3D zelda. i was the only one to vote for top down if I remember correctly :/

EDIT: 16 people voted top down and 86 voted 3D.

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=153289

im tired so i probably dont get whats silly about it. why would it be silly to name is that?

see i wouldnt have known that even if i wasnt tired  

me and zelda have never been friends, though i been planning on trying out zelda OoT

i just never been into it. i loved my n64 and my nieghbor had zelda, though i never even wanted to borrow it. i dont know why either, its an adventure game and i love adventure games, but something about zelda just puts me off. i honestly dont know why