Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids team reportedly came close to making an "ambitious" Zelda game starring Ganondorf, but it wasn't to be
That's according to a new report from Insider Gaming , which claims Ubisoft Milan began working on the pitch in 2022, shortly after the launch of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope .
That's according to a new report from Insider Gaming , which claims Ubisoft Milan began working on the pitch in 2022, shortly after the launch of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope .
The short version
- Despite the Mario-themed turn-based strategy sequel's modest sales, it's said Nintendo and Ubisoft Milan began discussing another potential collaboration soon after.
- Supposedly, Nintendo liked the concept but asked the team to replace their own character with Link's archnemesis, Ganondorf.
- Work continued, but in November 2023, Nintendo reportedly rejected Ubisoft Milan's prototype, turning the project into a what-could-have-been.
What happened
As to why Nintendo ultimately said no, the reasons behind the decision "remain unclear". Since then, Ubisoft Milan has been collaborating with Ubisoft Montpellier on the promising Rayman Legends Untold .
Why it matters
As for Ganondorf, his dreams of starring in his own Zelda spin-off have yet to be fulfilled, but perhaps it's an idea Nintendo might choose to revisit in some other place and time.
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