The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until Spring 2023 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 delayed until Spring 2023 Falling behind. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 29 Mar 2022 92 comments The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been delayed until Spring 2023. Nintendo had originally planned for a 2022 release. However, in a video statement, series producer Eiji Aonuma announced the game has been pushed back. "For those of you who have been looking forward to a release this year, we apologise," he said. Watch on YouTube "As previously announced, the adventure in this sequel will take place not just on the ground as in the previous game, but also in the skies above. "However, the expanded world goes beyond that, and there will be an even wider variety of features you can enjoy, including new encounters and new gameplay elements." Aonuma states the team is aiming to make the game "something special" and is "continuing to work diligently on this game". To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Footage in the video also includes a first look at Link holding what looks like a degraded Master Sword. Let the speculation commence! It's unknown when we'll next get a good look at the game. The last announcement for the game was last June, where the latest trailer was revealed. The Legend of Zelda series producer, Eiji Aonuma, has an update to share about the launch timing of the sequel to The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Please take a look. pic.twitter.com/7OhayhiuM9- Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 29, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store