The Next Zelda Game for Switch 2 Must Address What BotW and TotK Missed

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So, The Legend of Zelda kinda sneaked onto the new Nintendo Switch 2. Didn’t hear much fanfare? Same here. They mostly dropped rehashes of the classics, like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Not that anyone’s complaining—I mean, seriously, who’s tired of Hyrule? Anyway, the only new thing on the horizon seems to be Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. It’s like Zelda meets Dynasty Warriors, and I’m not sure how that combo feels yet.

Zelda fans, though, they’re not really hungry for more right now. Tears of the Kingdom is still fresh for them—two years fresh. Oh, and there’s that Echoes of Wisdom that popped up last year. Sounds like they might take their sweet time before dropping another mainline game. Meanwhile, there’s real potential to make things better. Or so I think. Let’s see.

And what’s up with the Master Sword lately? This whole “optional” thing got me scratching my head. Used to be, you’d have epic quests to nab that thing. Now, it’s like, “Eh, you can get it if you want.” Don’t get me started on their lame choice to nerf it in the last games—30 attack? Come on. Even at its peak, it’s not leading the damage charts. Plus, it tires out. Like, it needs sandwich breaks? What’s that about?

Okay, sidetrack—seriously, this iconic weapon deserves more love. Raise your hand if you remember it being called the Sword that Seals the Darkness. No? Just me? Alright then. But picture this: Switch 2 arrives, and they finally give the Master Sword some proper might. That’s what I’m hoping for.

The whole weapon durability thing—ugh. Who likes their gear falling apart mid-battle? Not me. There was that new weapon repair feature in the re-releases, but it’s like an awkward band-aid on a gaping wound. Maybe just cut it altogether next time, huh?

Almost lost my train of thought. Right, story focus! Next Zelda game’s gotta put Master Sword front and center in the narrative. Makes no sense how it’s skippable now. Didn’t they know this blade’s ancient lore power? They could really lean into that epic quest feel again, make it a must-have. Guess we’ll have to wait and see.

And there you have it. Fingers crossed Nintendo brings the magic back when Zelda rocks the Switch 2. Here’s hoping it feels just as legendary as it should.