Sakurai Aids Zelda Cosplayer with Link's Sword Technique

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., recently offered advice to a Legend of Zelda cosplayer, Sakigake, who was having trouble unsheathing Link's sword from a scabbard on their back. Sakurai revealed how his team solved this issue in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, explaining that they designed Link to pull the scabbard down when sheathing his sword. Their interaction highlighted the challenges of accurately portraying iconic actions from games in real life, and Sakurai praised the cosplayer's effort. This wholesome exchange has rekindled interest among fans for how far game developers go to maintain authenticity.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Link pulls his scabbard down while sheathing his sword, a design choice made to replicate the original action seen in The Legend of Zelda series, ensuring a more natural movement.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, released in 2017, revolutionized the open-world genre, allowing players to explore Hyrule freely and interact with the environment in unprecedented ways. This game introduced a variety of mechanics, including weapon durability, cooking, and exploration through climbing and gliding, setting a new standard for future titles in the franchise.