RUMOR: Ubisoft was working on a Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf, but Nintendo shut it down
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Ubisoft was reportedly developing a Zelda spin-off centered on Ganondorf before Nintendo put the project to rest. Details remain scarce, with the initiative apparently kept under wraps during its development. The cancellation marks another instance of Nintendo closely guarding its franchise collaborations and creative direction, particularly regarding how its most recognizable characters are portrayed in third-party projects.
- Ubisoft had a Ganondorf-focused Zelda spin-off in development that Nintendo ultimately cancelled.
- The project was kept confidential, with few details emerging about its scope or why it was shelved.
- Nintendo's decision underscores its selective approach to licensing major characters and narratives to external studios.
Nintendo's willingness to kill a major villain-led project signals tight creative control over Zelda's future, even when outsourcing development.
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Nintendo Reportedly Canceled A Ubisoft-Developed Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf
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RUMOR: Ubisoft was working on a Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf, but Nintendo shut it down
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