The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was almost called Tears of the Dragon. That's according to a senior Nintendo official, who recently went on record to explain why Nintendo ended up opting for the Tears of the Kingdom title instead.
Major story spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom ahead.
Although it is not initially presented as such, the identity of the Light Dragon is one of Tears of the Kingdom's central mysteries. Players who progress far enough through the game's story will eventually discover that this majestic creature is no one other than Zelda herself.
With a franchise as expansive as The Legend of Zelda, a few games are bound to introduce mechanics that spark debate.
Once upon a time, Nintendo considered giving the game a more straightforward title inspired by the Light Dragon. That's according to long-time The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, who was quoted as saying as much in Tears of the Kingdom Master Works, a recently debuted art book dedicated to the hit 2023 game. The book, which hit the market on August 30, contains a passage in which Aonuma reveals the developer was previously seriously considering Tears of the Dragon as the...
