I would just like to make a mention of how this battle plays out on Horseback. In OoT you couldnt use the sword on Horseback. However you could use the Bow. So while i agree there might be a more heavy emphasis on the bow, I feel it will be more to support the inclusion of battles on horseback.
With the big "new thing" in this game so far being the open world, its safe to say you will probably spend more time in said open world (as in the field, and not dungeons or towns), and just walking around is not ideal for such a big world. Enter Horseback battles and sequences. It makes sense to me. But just like everyone else, im only Speculating and nothing i say is "Fact". (just wish some other people would realize this)