Nintendo UK: “What do you want in Wind Waker Wii U?”

[UPDATE 05/15/13 1:37pm: It turns out the following supposed press release was bogus.]

Ever since the announcement of The Wind Waker remake for Wii U a few months back, there has been a lot of speculation from fans about just how much will go into the updated version of the game. Our sister site GenGAME even published an article detailing how this is the perfect opportunity for a “Director’s Cut.” Still, it is difficult to tell whether Nintendo is actually paying too much attention to fans’ hopes for the game… or are they?

Recently, Nintendo UK’s public relations team (referred to as MEC) released a statement essentially summarizing exactly what most fans have been hoping for the game. At the end they give a discussion question asking fans their thoughts. It seems that they are not really soliciting feedback and are actually aiming more for friendly discussion among fans, but you can see for yourself by clicking the jump.

Nintendo UK’s PR statement is as follows:

What’s on your wishlist for the new Wii U Zelda game?

With a brand new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on the way to the Wii U console, speculation has been mounting over what the reinvented game will be like.

Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who’s had a hand in the development of many popular Nintendo games with the exception of the Professor Layton series, has offered a few hints as to what we can expect from the new Wind Waker when it finally arrives. He told the ABC news network that HD capabilities of the Wii U will be able to “breathe new life” into the game, and also hinted that the game will have upgraded graphics, along with enhance lighting, better cel shading and overall, a more dynamic and vibrant look.

As it is being developed specifically for the Wii U console, the way the new Zelda: Wind Waker title is played will also be different from its Nintendo GameCube original. Similarly to the New Super Mario Bros. U title, Wind Waker players will have the option to play entirely on the Wii U GamePad. There will also be integration with the Wii U’s Miiverse, similarly to other games released for the console.

This is what we know about the new Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker game so far, but as for more detailed specs and features, we’re still completely in the dark. So, the question is – what would you like to see in the new Wind Waker? What would be on your wish list if you could have a hand in designing the game?

A number of game fans and pundits have a few suggestions, such as the following:

Bring back cut content – a lot of segments (specifically, dungeons) were cut from the original GameCube design due to time constraints, but these could easily be brought back and expanded on in the new title

The ability to change difficulty levels – fans of the Zelda series, or anyone who has ever played a Zelda game, might appreciate the chance to up the ante difficulty-wise, as well as turning off those annoying tutorials

Make sailing more fun – anyone who played the original Wind Waker will know that sailing in the game could be a bit of a chore. Lengthy and repetitive, Zelda fans agree that a way to make sailing faster and more enjoyable is a must when it comes to the new and improved game.

These are just a few of the things Zelda fans would like to see in the brand new Wind Waker, but what improvements would be at the top of your list?

In the end, it still remains fairly unlikely that Nintendo is actively soliciting feedback for the game. On the other hand it is nice to know they are listening to what fans are saying; whether or not it affects the game in the end remains to be seen.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Nintendo is testing the waters to see what we want from the new game, or just trying to stir up some discussion? While we’re on the topic, what would you like to see changed for the Wii U release of The Wind Waker? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Operation Rainfall (via GenGAME)