Nintendo delays Zelda Wii U to 2017 and confirms NX version

The Legend of Zelda is now coming in 2017, according to Nintendo.

The publisher released a schedule of its upcoming games to its investors, and it shows that the anticipated Wii U entry in the franchise is now not due until 2017. Previously, the company had said it would launch the new Zelda in 2016, after delaying its scheduled 2015 release. This final push is an effort to increase quality — although Nintendo is also likely holding the game back for the launch of its dedicated NX gaming hardware, which is launching in March.