Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Devs Reveal Surprising Innovations and Creative Freedom

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In a GDC 2024 talk, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom technical director Takuhiro Dohta revealed that the cooking pot unexpectedly became a key vehicle-construction tool due to the game's Ultrahand ability, which allows players to combine various objects creatively. This design choice aimed to provide players with unrestricted freedom and endless possibilities, resulting in unique and fun gameplay experiences.
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