Ubisoft Milan reportedly developed a prototype for a The Legend of Zelda spin-off game codenamed Goliath. Nintendo requested the inclusion of Ganondorf as the protagonist before ultimately rejecting the project in late 2023.
The reporting highlights the high-stakes nature of third-party development for major intellectual properties. The shift from an original protagonist to a series villain like Ganondorf suggests Nintendo's specific creative control over its flagship franchises, even when outsourcing concepts.
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The coverage details the project's ambitious scope and the specific evolution of the protagonist concept.
The broader implications of the cancellation for the partnership between the two companies.
The report highlights the secret nature of the collaboration and its eventual termination.
Specific details regarding the project's internal development goals or the shift in protagonist requirements.
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