Ubisoft was reportedly developing a The Legend of Zelda spin-off featuring Ganondorf, according to a report cited by multiple outlets. The concept is said to have originated with Ubisoft Milan, the studio behind Mario + Rabbids, and involved a game prototype that reached a stage where Nintendo reviewed the pitch.
One outlet says Nintendo showed interest in the idea but ultimately rejected it after seeing the prototype. Another account describes Nintendo’s feedback as requiring a character change, with Nintendo reportedly suggesting that Ubisoft replace an unnamed protagonist with Ganondorf. Both summaries attribute the claims to reporting associated with Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson, describing the information as based on work over an extended period and subject to independent corroboration.
While the outlets broadly agree on the existence of a Ubisoft Zelda spin-off pitch and Nintendo’s role in ending it, they differ in emphasis: one highlights Nintendo’s rejection after prototype review, while the other focuses on Nintendo’s requested changes to the main character before the project was not approved. No official announcement from Nintendo or Ubisoft confirms the project’s status.
