Zelda Rumors: Third Open-World Entry May Add Dimension-Hopping
A podcast episode discussed unconfirmed rumors of a new mainline Zelda game with dimension-hopping gameplay, while Nintendo has said nothing.
Rumors discussed on Episode 294 of the Xbox Era Podcast suggest that Nintendo's next mainline entry in The Legend of Zelda series could be a third open-world game following The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, according to screenrant.com. Nintendo has not confirmed or acknowledged any of these rumors.
The rumored game is said to feature dimension-hopping gameplay, with players traveling between dimensions through tears in reality. The rumors offer examples such as luring a charging bull toward a target in one dimension to open a door in another, or using water from one dimension to move objects in the other.
The discussion took place on Episode 294 of the Xbox Era Podcast, posted in December 2025, where hosts Shpeshal Nick and Jeff Grubb talked about the rumors.
Confirmed Zelda Project
The only confirmed Zelda project is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, which arrives on the Nintendo Switch on 5 November 2026.
The Legend of Zelda franchise has spanned forty years with varied eras, art styles and game designs, from the small, linear corridors and claustrophobic dungeons of the early games to the open-world approach of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, released on March 3, 2017. Nintendo has hinted at leaving the Wilds setting and moving on to bigger plans.
Quick answers
Is Nintendo making a new open-world Zelda game?
Nintendo has not confirmed any new mainline Zelda game. Rumors discussed on the Xbox Era Podcast suggest a third open-world entry may be in development, but these are unconfirmed.
What is the next confirmed Zelda game?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is the only confirmed Zelda project, releasing on the Nintendo Switch on 5 November 2026.
What is the rumored dimension-hopping gameplay in Zelda?
The rumors describe traveling between dimensions through tears in reality, with examples like luring a bull in one dimension to open a door in another, or using water from one dimension to move objects in the other.