The article discusses how the delay of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild from 2015 to 2017 transformed its impact on Nintendo. Originally intended as a Wii U exclusive, the game’s later release coincided with the launch of the Nintendo Switch, helping define this console's success. The piece also reflects on past Zelda releases, comparing how Nintendo ensured Breath of the Wild was not merely a carryover from Wii U, but rather a core title designed specifically for Switch, optimizing performance and gameplay.
Originally planned for release in 2015 as a Wii U exclusive, Breath of the Wild's shift to early 2017 moved it onto the launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo was not about to let the same thing happen to Breath of the Wild - this time, it optimized the game for the new console and retrofitted it into the old.
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