{
  "id": 9641761,
  "title": "Ubisoft Almost Made a Zelda Game With Ganondorf as the Protagonist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ubisoft-almost-made-a-zelda-game-with-ganondorf-as-the-protagonist",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-almost-made-a-zelda-game-with-ganondorf-as-the-protagonist"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ubisoft Milan once proposed an ambitious Zelda spin-off, with Ganondorf taking center stage as the main protagonist, a concept now shrouded in what-if speculation. Dubbed \"Goliath\" internally, this project aimed to depart from Link's familiar Hyrule adventures and introduce an entirely new character within the broader Zelda universe. The studio had received a deadline of late 2023 to produce a prototype, but Nintendo ultimately rejected the proposal, leaving countless questions unanswered. Former Ubisoft developer Gian Marco Zanna described the game as a \"new big bang in the video game universe,\" emphasizing the unprecedented scale and scale of Ubisoft Milan's vision. While Nintendo's decision remains shrouded in mystery, the canceled project stands as one of the gaming industry's greatest 'what ifs,' sparking endless curiosity and imagination among fans.",
  "summary": "Ubisoft Milan reportedly pitched a Zelda game to Nintendo that would have taken place in a new universe with a totally different protagonist, but the plan fell through, leading to one of the biggest what-ifs in gaming history.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}