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Hidemaro Fujibayashi, producer of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and former director of Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom, urged that future Zelda titles avoid simply reusing concepts from past games. He explained that each new entry should build on the series’ foundational framework while introducing fresh, fun ideas. Fujibayashi highlighted the importance of encouraging younger developers to innovate rather than rely on existing ideas from Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time. The future direction of the franchise remains uncertain, with speculation that the open‑world formula may evolve or be replaced entirely.