New Link for A Link Between Worlds

The upcoming 3DS title A Link Between Worlds may be set in the same world as A Link to the Past, but it’s not set in the same time period. In today’s Nintendo Direct, Iwata revealed that a lot of time has past between A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds, and that the Link we’ve seen in the videos so far isn’t the same link from the 1991 Legend of Zelda SNES classic.

This might be a surprise to people who had presumed it was a direct sequel.

Of course, with it being set in the same timeline, you’ll definitely see mention of that original adventure, and going back to the same world years later is bound to offer some neat Easter eggs, cameos and surprises.

There were also more details on the meaning on the title. The new Link will use his previously revealed 2D wall-hugging powers to transport between two different worlds. Whilst the original world is directly from A Link to the Past, the second world is completely new and original. You’ll need to travel between the two worlds to see everything A Link Between Worlds has to offer.

They also revealed a new logo for the game. The Triforce we all know and recognise represents wisdom, courage and power, but a second Triforce new to A Link Between Worlds displays the opposite attributes. 

There was also a message and a screenshot posted to the Legend of Zelda Miiverse after the Nintendo Direct had finished:

The presence of two worlds like light and dark have been a recurring theme in Zelda games in the past, and this time, a kingdom exists in the other world in the way Hyrule exists in the main world. The story will revolve around the events that will unfold in that kingdom, and I think you’ll have fun experiencing the game’s distinctive world that is like no other in the series.

I also have a screenshot to show you today.

This shows the item shop that are common in Zelda games, and the character standing next to Link is looking very suspicious.

We’ll be talking about this character at a later time, but for now take a closer look at the items that are on sale. There’s the bow and arrow, the boomerang and the hookshot that are all familiar to the series.

If you noticed something strange with this picture, you’re quite the Zelda fanatic!

That’s right, shops in the past Zelda games sold things that would run out once you use them like arrows and bombs, items that needed replenishing. They have never sold an item that doesn’t go away after each use like the boomerang or the hookshot.

This shop is a very important place in this game, and we hope to talk more about it soon. Until then, I hope you’ll use your imagination wondering what this shop is all about.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds will be available for purchase from stores and from the 3DS e-shop from November 2013.