It would be a mild understatement to say that Zelda : Breath of the Wild 2 is one of the most anticipated games of the next year. However, the next big cartridge of the Nintendo Switch has been very discreet since its announcement.
A series of patents nevertheless makes it possible to know a little more about what the developers concoct.
Three patents specify game mechanics
Spotted by our colleagues at Gameractor, this series of official documents clarifies a little more certain gameplay elements shown in the two, and unique, trailers for the Breath of the Wild sequel. It should nevertheless be kept in mind that the ideas illustrated may never be exploited, or in any other way.
Let's get into the heart of the subject. One of the first patents filed illustrates the ability allowing Link to pass through an element of the scenery located above him and then stand on it. Looking at the trailers, fans thought it was a quick move located only in specific locations. According to the illustrations provided, this action seems freer than imagined although it is subject to certain conditions, in particular in terms of positioning, distance and target surface.
Time travel and use of the freefall bow
Another document specifies a little more the skill allowing to go back in time by creating a link with an object. The illustrations that accompany this patent suggest that it will be the targeted object that will go back in time and in the opposite direction to the movements of the hero. This action would be limited by a gauge which will define the maximum time, even the distance. A novelty that should be used in various and varied situations, and especially in the puzzles and riddles that will enhance the open world of BOTW 2.
The latest patent is surely the most surprising. It illustrates the free fall shown at the start of the second trailer of the game. According to what Nintendo has in mind, Link could use his bow by adopting several postures, such as when diving or turning around. Example shown in the docs, the hero could stand with their back to the ground and shoot arrows up or vice versa. Enough to imagine aerial combat even more epic and acrobatic than before. However, we will have to wait for the next highlight of Breath of the Wild 2 to find out what ideas have been implemented.
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