ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – Feb 2026) 3 Major Design Choices for the Next 3D Zelda Game

Happy 40th Anniversary to The Legend of Zelda and welcome to another episode of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Jason, and Joshua begin the festivities by looking at some unique variations in releases of "The Adventure of Link," and then take it's most iconic enemy to its most recent showing in Hyrule Warriors. After looking at a humorous way for Ravio to pass the time, the trio look to the future of Zelda in earnest, as Joshua shares what he thinks Nintendo should consider as they plan the next major Zelda title.

• Welcome! 0:00 - 2:11
• Zelda's Study - The differences between the EN and JP "Adventure of Link" - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/13/zeldas-study-differences-between-jp-and-en-copies-copies-of-adventure-of-link/ 2:11 - 18:12
• Bombers' Notebook - Dark Link (Hyrule Warriors) - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/10/bombers-notebook-dark-link-hyrule-warriors/ 18:12 - 33:47
• Yuga's Art Gallery - "What are you up to now, Ravio?" Art by Betty Kwong. - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/09/yugas-art-gallery-saving-hyrule-with-a-little-help-from-your-feathered-friends/ 33:47 - 43:41
• Feature - 3 Major Design Choices I want to see in the next 3D Legend of Zelda Game -https://zeldauniverse.net/features/3-major-design-choices-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-3d-legend-of-zelda-game/ 43:41 - 1:29:35
• Happy 40th to the Legend of Zelda and Happy 25th to Zelda Universe! 1:29:35 - 1:32:00