SNACK: 3-line summary
- Insider Gaming reports that a Ubisoft Milan Zelda spinoff pitch switched its proposed lead to Ganondorf before a prototype was rejected.
- The account describes a concept and prototype, not an announced or playable Zelda game.
- Ubisoft says it does not comment on rumors or speculation; Nintendo has not confirmed the report.
According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft Milan proposed a Zelda-universe spinoff called Goliath, and its planned playable lead changed to Ganondorf during concept development. The report says Nintendo rejected a prototype in November 2023. This is an account of a past pitch, not a new Zelda announcement.
Snackgirls react
Red: Playing a Zelda story from Ganondorf’s side? I’d want to find out how that feels with a controller in hand. Shame this is only a report about a past pitch.
Nea: I’m curious how a story would frame Ganondorf when he’s the lead rather than the threat. That’s a question the reported concept leaves open.
How Ganondorf entered the pitch
Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft Milan pitched Goliath in early 2023 with a new protagonist. According to the report, Nintendo asked for the player-controlled lead to become Ganondorf while the concept was still being developed.
A prototype reportedly rejected in November
Sources familiar with the project told Insider Gaming that Ubisoft Milan had until around the end of 2023 to present a compelling prototype at its next greenlight. The report says Nintendo rejected it in late November. It does not establish why.
What remains unconfirmed
Insider Gaming’s article was later updated with Ubisoft’s response that it does not comment on rumors or speculation. Nintendo has not publicly confirmed Goliath or its reported rejection. There is no announced game or release plan to follow from this account.
Sources and date: September 24, 2026