Monster Hunter series creator Kaname Fujioka has shouted out The Legend of Zelda series as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Speaking to GameInformer Fujioka – who directed the likes of the original Monster Hunter through to 4, and was most recently an Art Director on Monster Hunter Wilds – congratulated the developers on 40 years of Zelda, saying “As a fan, I have nothing but gratitude for the Zelda team, who, amidst the industry’s rapid changes, have never given up while carefully building upon a foundation of comfort and wonder.”
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Pragmata Director Yonghee Cho’s message for The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary:”Congratulations to The Legend of Zelda on its 40th anniversary! It’s been a source of inspiration in countless ways for so many game creators, and even after 40 years, its influence continues to… pic.twitter.com/zovYKw86v7April 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Yonghee Cho – a former Platinum Games staffer who is stepping into the director’s chair for the first time with the upcoming Pragmata – called the series “a source of inspiration in countless ways for so many game creators.” He adds, “it’s a series that always delivers new discoveries and experiences, surprising us time and again.” Cho also included a sketch of Diana from Pragmata donning a Link cap and holding a cake with a 40 on it, in the style of her drawings seen in trailers.
Of course, Zelda and Monster Hunter have had the chance to cross over multiple times during the series’ history with a Link-themed armor set and weapons included in Monster Hunter 4, a Toon Link Palico skin in Generations and a Breath of the Wild themed collab for Generations Ultimate. Plus a selection of Zelda characters could scrap with a Rathalos in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
