The Thursday letters page sees readers estimate when the next mainline Zelda game will be released, while another reader expresses relief that Star Wars Zero Company staff are back at work. The Games Inbox is a collection of reader letters, comments, and opinions. To join the discussion, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk.
Zelda release timeline debated
One reader, responding to a recent Reader's Feature about 2027 being a great year for Nintendo, doubts that the next mainline Zelda will be announced next year. They note that Tears Of The Kingdom is now three years old, but argue that a reveal is "probably a bit optimistic."
The reader acknowledges that Nintendo tends to announce Zelda games earlier than most, but believes the next game won't be out before 2029, and possibly a year or two after that. They point out that Tears Of The Kingdom took six years to make, even using the same map as its predecessor, so the next game will likely take at least as long, especially given the longer development times for Switch 2 games. They suggest that while a 2027 announcement is possible, Mario will likely be the focus that year, with a Zelda reveal more probable in 2028.
Gears of War: E-Day impressions
Another reader shares mixed feelings about Gears Of War: E-Day on Game Pass. While the game looks good and plays well, they feel it's essentially the same as previous entries. They note that the open world section is small, with collectibles marked on the map, eliminating the need for exploration. The graphics are impressive, but the setting so far is just a blown-up city, and they doubt it will change much. They plan to finish it since it's essentially free, but would not have paid full price, and question whether anyone would buy an Xbox just for this exclusive.
Star Wars Zero Company staff return
A reader is glad to hear that Star Wars Zero Company staff who were on 'furlough' are returning to work, though apparently not all of them. They mention there was a dispute over company ownership, so it wasn't just that EA stopped paying them. The reader loves the game and hopes the developer continues, expressing a long-term hope for XCOM 3, but for now would settle for DLC, ideally with an Andor cameo.
GTA 6 realism concerns
Another reader expresses concern about reports of GTA 6 being more grounded and realistic, particularly the idea of seeing Jason in the shower in a cut scene. They worry that if it's a regular occurrence every time a character wakes up, it could become tedious. They argue that no one should want GTA 6 to be realistic, as that would result in being gunned down quickly. They emphasize that it's GTA, not a life simulator.
PlayStation 6 speculation and upcoming games
One reader is coming around to the idea that the PlayStation 6 as imagined doesn't exist, and that it might just be a portable, low-powered PlayStation 5. They suggest a PS5 Pro+ called PlayStation 6 and a PS5 portable makes sense in terms of cost and game development.
Another reader lists upcoming games they want to support with day one purchases, including Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Jonathan Blow's Order Of The Sinking Star, Professor Layton And The New World of Steam, Metroid Ravenous, and Fable. They also mention pre-ordering GTA 6 after a 5% off sale, and cancelling a foil cover pre-order for Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
Amazon Luna hidden gem
A reader thanks GC for the article about Star Wars: Galactic Racer being available to stream for free on Amazon Luna. Despite being an Amazon Prime subscriber for years, they had never heard of the service. They enjoyed playing several games, including Galactic Racer, Star Wars Outlaws, and Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, and noted a 'claim and download' section with games like Doom 2016, Doom Eternal, and High On Life available to Prime members at no extra cost.
GC responds that Luna has been around since 2020 but is still treated like an open beta, though marketing has increased recently.
