Nintendo Reportedly Rejected A Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf
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Key Points:
- Ubisoft Milan pitched a Zelda spin-off project called "Goliath," initially featuring a new protagonist but later changed to Ganondorf at Nintendo's request, following the success of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
- The project, led by creative director Davide Solani, aimed to create a fresh and significant addition to the Zelda universe rather than a traditional sequel or prequel.
- Despite completing a "perfect pitch" and working toward a prototype due by the end of 2023, Nintendo ultimately rejected the project in late November 2023 for unspecified reasons, leading to its cancellation.
- After the rejection, there were discussions about Ubisoft Milan working on other Nintendo IPs, possibly Star Fox or Mario-related games, but communication between the two companies deteriorated by early 2024.
