Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Features “Different Visuals” On NX But Same Experience

We all thought that this would be the case, but The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has told Tom Phillips at Eurogamer that the Nintendo NX version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be the same experience but will feature improved visuals.

[mad-dog]

Different visuals,... lol. Different image quality, probably.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I would assume so, yeah, but either way, it's safe to assume improvement.

It'll also likely mean that there won't be many, if any, drops in framerate, if it's able to handle better visuals.

[mad-dog]

Sure, i'm hoping for enough power to display the game at 1080P with some AA, better textures, shaders, etc. at a solid 30fps (or 60.. we can dream)
But by saying 'different visuals' there is too much room for misinterpretation.

[Erik7357]

I hope we get denser forest and more trees and sharper textures

[darthv72]

The game already looks stunning with it's art style. I can't imagine much of a change, as in the game will suddenly take on the more mature style of Horizon or anything. It may just be the fidelity of the finer details improving. All the little stuff that, when added up, amount to something noticeable.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

XD I think hoping for 1080P might be a stretch, considering their desire to keep framerate at at least a steady 30 fps, but better textures, shaders, etc, might be a fair bet.
I guess it'll depend on what the NX is capable of, in the end, but I'm keeping my expectations in check on this one by not expecting any drastic improvements.

[Erik7357]

Dude on the NX itll be 1080p and a stable 0fps for sure.

with better textures.

Granted its not significantly more powerful than a ps4 or xbox one but it is more powerful supposedly, just by a little.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@ Fries
If that's the case, then of course I'll be happy, but the key to judging it without emotion clogging my judgement, is to keep my expectations of it lowered.
That's why I won't assume it'll easily do 1080p until it shows it can.

[BrandanT]

Fries, I don't think 0fps is hard to obtain.

[WickedLester]

This game is not graphically intensive. It BETTER be 1080p/60fp on NX. Otherwise the NX hardware will be a joke.

[EddieNX]

It should be 1080p on NX and with all the other suggested improvements that people are saying. We could be in for a really amazing looking game on NX!

[pcz]

its an nx game now. the nx version is the one to get, the one where their actual vision for the game will be realised.

the wiiu version is just a consolation, and to be brutally honest- the graphics dont look impressive. the style is impressive, the scale is impressive, you can see the direction they are going for, but the execution (what you actually see on the screen) is not that good. just very normal looking.

on wiiu it looks little more impressive than skyward sword.

i think the nx version will be so superior that it will guarantee enough gamers will want to buy it on nx (along with the console) instead of the wiiu version.

this is OBVIOUSLY nintendo's plan, since they are delaying the game for the nx's release.

make no mistake, its a NX launch game now, with a functional wiiu port

[Aquietguy]

Improved visuals. Not different

[Moonman]

Good move for Nintendo!! You know the internet would have given them (as well as "da power" of the NX) pure hate if the visual experience remained the same on NX. Looks like if the NX version has great controls as well then it's the version l'll buy.

[annoyedgamer]

When is the NX coming out Nintendo? Quit wasting our time.

[Zeldafan64]

You'll be waiting a few more months to hear that I'm guessing.

[LOL_WUT]

Next year ;)

[Metallox]

March.

[conanlifts]

They have previously stated production delays and anticipated release has moved back to 2nd quarter 2017.

[conanlifts]

The release date was updated with ebgames (gamestop) in australia as q2 2017.
I read an article about tgs being the likely unveiling. That makes sense as its their home turf. If i find the article i will link it.

Edit :- http://wccftech.com/report-...

http://gamerant.com/ps45-ni...

Of course this is still speculation.

[conanlifts]

They are said to be gearing up for it to be announced at tgs in September and an anticipated launch between April and June.

[Metallox]

Care to share a source?

[Metallox]

I thought Nintendo announced it. Still, time to time.

[Sly-Lupin]

I have a feeling the NX is going to be a massively unappealing platform, if only for all those gamers who keep saying things like, "WiiU has so many great games--but I'm never going to buy one, so the NX better be BC!"

Between something that is good and something that might be good, why do so many people consistently prefer the latter to the former?

[Metallox]

I'm hoping for improved level of detail, 1080p resolution, rock-solid frame rate, reduced popping, applied anti-aliasing and, if possible (or rather, if the dev team wants), improved textures. The build presented at E3 was quite underwhelming to say the least, and honestly, I think that only frame rate will be considerably better by release on Wii U.

[Sunny_D]

Like I said, once I see what this new console is like Kw I'll buy an NX.

[ShadowKnight]

Can't wait!!!!!!

[melonfarm3r]

VR HEADSET CONFIRMED

[Bruh]

The NX looks to be a at least 5x bump in power so thus I can see a doubled frame-rate coupled with added effects. This game will be an amazing way to launch a system. A GOTY tier game coupled with 3rd party support and Nintendo can get back on track

[SgtPepper1806]

The current game at 1080/60 rather than 720/30 would be fine. Being cel shaded there's very little I have to complain about graphically.

[Meltic]

Bring that game to PC. I know they won't but that would have been a Dream came true playing 4k zelda open World game.

[Morgue]

Lol. Nintendo firing some shots at gamers already by saying the NX graphics will better than Wii U. Too funny and what I'm supposed to do? Buy the okay version for $60 or spend $200-300 plus $60 for the best? Same with MS and Sony. It's a time like this were I'm wondering if I should just buy a pimp computer and start gaming on PC.

[herbs]

Likely higher res and frame rate expanded draw distances (LOD) with denser vegetation and filtering.

[jonivtec]

We all love Nintendo...but this time they need power.Imagine playing mario 3d in 4k......or in VR.....Im a PC gamer at hearth but always open for something unique and my hope are on the big N even if the wiiU left me on my ...well you know.

[Factchecker]

ZELDA!!!! I can't wait to play it on NX.

[DialgaMarine]

Hmm... I know it would be naive to expect TP-like visuals for the NX version, but holy crap would that sell me on both an NX and this game.

[brewin]

If it runs and looks a lot better than the wii u version wouldn't that be a different experience? Same content maybe, but it running without frame rate issues will make it a better experience. I love my wii u but definitely picking up an NX with this.

[rlow1]

Well this should come as no surprise.

[kakashi81]

720P VS 1080P will be the only difference imo.