Zelda Boss Reveals Lack of Plans for TOTK DLC in Recent Interview

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Might Not Receive DLC, According to Series Producer

It seems that fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be getting any additional content in the form of DLC, as series producer Eiji Aonuma suggests that Nintendo currently has no plans for it. In a recent interview with Famitsu, Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi discussed their future projects, and Aonuma’s response indicates that DLC is not currently a concern for Nintendo.

Lost in Translation?

Before we delve into the details, it’s important to note that the interview was read through Google Translate, so there is a possibility that some nuances may have been lost in translation. However, Aonuma’s answer does seem to imply that DLC for Tears of the Kingdom is not on the horizon.

The key point in the interview comes towards the end, where Aonuma and Fujibayashi were asked about their next projects. While Fujibayashi expressed uncertainty about his future project, Aonuma gave a more Zelda-related response:

Aonuma: There are no plans to release additional content this time, but that’s because I feel like we’ve done everything we can to create fun in that world. In the first place, the reason I decided to make this a sequel to the previous work was because I thought there was value in experiencing a new game in that Hyrule place. If that’s the case, if a new reason arises, we might return to the same world again. Whether it’s a sequel or a new work, I think it’s going to be a completely new game, so I hope you’re looking forward to it.

While there is a chance that Aonuma is referring to another game set in the same Hyrule as Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, the context of the rest of his answer suggests that the “additional content” in question is DLC for Link’s latest adventure.

A Surprising Development

This news comes as a surprise to many fans, considering that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild received two different DLC packages. However, the size and scope of Tears of the Kingdom raise questions about what DLC for the game would even look like.

Without any clarification from Nintendo in the future, it seems safe to assume that no additional content will be coming to Tears of the Kingdom for the time being. While disappointing for some, it does provide an opportunity for players to fully explore the vast world of Hyrule that remains after completing the main game.

What’s Next for Zelda?

Although the absence of DLC for Tears of the Kingdom is a disappointment, Aonuma’s statement does hint at the possibility of a new game set in the same world. Whether it’s a direct sequel or an entirely new adventure, Aonuma’s comment suggests that it will be a completely new experience for players to enjoy.