Cast Of BOTW Discuss Their Thoughts On A Playable Zelda

Summary Zelda voice actors discuss potential for a game with a playable Zelda, mentioning Hyrule Warriors' depiction of her as powerful and in control.

They acknowledge previous games featuring Zelda and discussions around Zelda's abilities and potential in future Zelda-led games.

The voice actors express excitement about the idea of a Zelda-led game, highlighting Zelda's empowerment and the fan interest in expanding her role, especially following Hyrule Warriors.

Speaking to Screen Rant at MCM London Comic Con, the cast of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild shared their thoughts on a game led by a playable Zelda. Despite the franchise being named after her legend, players will instead play as Link through the series, but with recent decisions at Nintendo like the move to have a Princess Peach-led game in the Super Mario universe, some have wondered if The Legend of Zelda could follow suit.

This week, voice actors Patricia Summersett, who plays Zelda, and Sean Chiplock, who plays Revali, Teba, and Great Deku Tree gathered for a press panel during MCM London Comic Con, attended by Screen Rant, to discuss their work on the series. When asked if it was time for a game with a playable Zelda at the helm, here's what the duo had to say:

Patricia Summersett: It's pretty hard to set Link aside. He's kind of a main staple guy. But also there's Hyrule Warriors, they have a playable Zelda, so that has actually occurred. Sean Chiplock: I was just going to bring that up if you didn't. She's a badass in that. Patricia Summersett: You've played a lot of her, haven't you? Sean Chiplock: Yeah, she's got all kinds of different weapons and that, but she's immediately in charge of the kingdom, she's on the frontlines... And I was also going to say we got the CD-i games! [Patricia laughs] We got a game featuring Zelda way back when! You understand, so... Patricia Summersett: Yeah. Sean Chiplock: I think that I'm glad that they're not as afraid to give other characters the limelight nowadays, and I think it's always really cool when Zelda takes the fight, because she's really quite powerful, even if she doesn't start out confident in Breath of the Wild it's like, there's no shame in feeling the weight of the expectations placed upon you, that means when she finally takes control of that power and puts it to use, it's a really empowering moment, so I think that's really cool! Patricia Summerset: Says Ravali/Deku, with all that wisdom... Sean Chiplock: Well, Ravali cares for Zelda, he didn't care so much for Link. Sean Chiplock: We need Zelda Teaches Typing! Mario did it, so now we need Zelda to do it... Patricia Summersett: She should teach font writing! Sean Chiplock: Yes! I am so envious of your ability! Every time you get your paws on someone's print first before I do I'm like "Yeah, well I can draw a Tri-Force! Spent all of calculus doing that so..." Patricia Summersett: Yeah, but I can write in Hylian, so... Sean Chiplock: She taught herself the script and can just write it without looking up a guide! It's impressive!

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What Could A Zelda-Led Game Entail?

Nintendo Previously Confirmed There Wouldn't Be A Sequel To Tears Of The Kingdom

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[Warning: This section contains some spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]

Many speculated that Zelda would be playable in Tears of the Kingdom prior to its release due to the glimpse of her with short hair in the game's trailer. This was amplified by the fact she had been playable in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which was released in 2020 between Breath of the Wild and Tears of The Kingdom, and served as a prequel to the former title, taking place 100 years in the past to flesh out a time that was glimpsed at in flashbacks.

Age of Calamity built upon some of Breath of the Wild's gameplay elements while combining it with the hack and slash combat of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, and therefore, many thought this could have provided some insight into what kind of abilities Zelda could have carried over to the next title. Unfortunately, this didn't happen, and Nintendo has confirmed there won't be a sequel to Tears of the Kingdom, which ended with Zelda vowing to dedicate herself to maintaining peace in Hyrule.

However, with Zelda, Link and Ganon seemingly locked in a cycle of reincarnation after Skyward Sword - which many have theorized is where Tears of the Kingdom's lore truly begins - conflict seems inevitable. Therefore, there are several avenues in which a Zelda-led game could take place, building upon her skills from previous titles such as Hyrule Warriors, even if its art or gameplay style differs from the one set up in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.