E3 2009: Concept Art of New Zelda for Wii

Written by Dan Hsu

Earlier this week, Miyamoto revealed to the press a new Zelda for Wii that wasn't shown at E3. Below is the concept art that we saw (man, that would've made for one beauty of an EGM cover). If you need a giant 3531x5000 version to wallpaper your gaming room with, click here.

Zelda for Wii

Comments (15)

The Legend of Zelda: The Dilemma of Conjoined Elves

J. Cosmo Cohen , June 05, 2009

Tear drop on the forehead. Awesomeness at its best. Blowing off wii.

Toby Davis , June 05, 2009

I hope Miyamoto does something outside of the "Ocarina/Twilight Princess" realm with Zelda (i.e. not going with the traditional Hyrule and realistic setting). I really enjoyed Wind Waker a lot more than I thought I would. In fact, it's one of my favorite Zelda games of all time. Going with a more stylistic and different art style would really interest me, especially since Miyamoto's pedigree is outstanding when it comes to new, innovative game design.

Adam Jorgensen , June 05, 2009

Anyone's thoughts on the theory that the girl is the Master Sword incarnate? I blew the idea off at first but her cape does remind me of the hilt to the master sword...

Tyler Miller , June 05, 2009

Anyone's thoughts on the theory that the girl is the Master Sword incarnate?

I don't know, it is possible. I'm not sure how that would make sense, except I guess that Link isn't holding a sword...hmm.

J. Cosmo Cohen , June 06, 2009

I think this is pretty suggestive of something co-operative even, given Nintendo's track record with franchises lately. it's probably the biggest innovation they could do to what would be a traditional next-gen Zelda title.

Andrew Kuhar , June 06, 2009

Anyone's thoughts on the theory that the girl is the Master Sword incarnate?

I'm not sure, but I think it's just a Zora. But I've been wrong before.

Michael Burridge , June 06, 2009

It appears to be the same art style as the Twilight Princess pictures, and that girl seems similar to those creatures that tried to seal Ganondorf away in the previous game as well, so is it safe to say that Nintendo is on track for a sequel to Twilight Princess?

Max Besong , June 06, 2009

I posted this yesterday and no one cared. smilies/angry.gif

Eric Bleecker , June 06, 2009

I cared, Eric Bleecker. By God, I cared. I commented and everything.

also, as much of a Zelda fan as I am, maybe it's just coz I'm an adult and all jaded and crap now, but I have a hard time getting excited over a sheet of concept art. There is definitly a cool factor that comes with it. But still, the promise of a new Zelda game being in development isnt much of a promise... we all knew it was happening.

still looking forward to what they've been up to, though.

John Michael , June 06, 2009

...the game will still end up sucking just like almost everything on the Wii.

I guess they should just cancel the game now, huh?

J. Cosmo Cohen , June 06, 2009

who gives two shits if the girl is zora or the master sword

Ummm, apparently some of us.

the game will still end up sucking just like almost everything on the W

Please go away from this site, and never come back. I like being able to have an intelligent conversation on this site (which is hard when there are biased people like you). But don't worry, 1up will surely enjoy your undivided attention.

Michael Burridge , June 06, 2009

Man this is going to be exactly what we have seen before. It's identical to every time a new zelda game is announced. The hype overcomes the game. who gives two shits if the girl is zora or the master sword the game will still end up sucking just like almost everything on the Wii.

oh my... I hope I don't sound like this.

John Michael , June 06, 2009

Ugh...sorry for two things, everyone:

1. Not deleting that fanboy rant earlier.

2. Eric: my bad, I didn't see your post. smilies/sad.gif

If I had, I would've just promoted your story to the front page instead of doing a separate one. I was still delirious from not getting enough sleep all week and wasn't paying attention. Sorry!