Aonuma Compares Zelda Wii U’s World Size To Kyoto
Posted on June 25 2014 by Brooke Ferdinansen
In a recent E3 interview, Eiji Aonuma gave hints and details regarding the open world in the next Zelda entry for the Wii U. He also discussed exploration rewards and how players will set goals and overcome obstacles in this new open setting, giving players a small idea of how Zelda Wii U’s open world will be like.
Hit the jump to hear what Aonuma said!
Aonuma had previously implied that Zelda for the Wii U was going to be the biggest world layout yet. Speaking with MMGN, Aonuma was asked how big players should expect the world to be. He replied, “In terms of the scale of the new Zelda world on Wii U, I always think of Kyoto as my base.”
Kyoto, Japan is approximately 320 square miles(828.8 square kilometers). While Hyrule may not be quite this size, players can definitely assume that the world will be enormous nonetheless!
Additionally, Aonuma told interviewer that this world will emphasize overcoming obstacles and learning from experiences. “…you’ll become more familiar with the terrain and you’ll acquire new abilities and new knowledge that will help you progress even further in the game, just like in real life.”
You can view the full interview here to get more details.
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