Wind Waker and Twilight Princess could be coming to Switch — what you need to know

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Last calendar week Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword would be coming to Nintendo Switch afterward this twelvemonth. But it might not exist the only classic Zelda game getting a re-release. A new rumor suggests that both Twilight Princess and The Air current Waker volition be joining the franchise'south 35th anniversary festivities.

That'south according to Andy Robinson from Video Games Chronicle. He claims that the HD remasters that were originally released on Wii U will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch by the end of this year.

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For those disappointed with the Skyward Sword remaster, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess are 100% coming this yr. So that's at least 1 good 3D Zelda.February 18, 2021

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Wind Waker is, of class, a fan favorite Zelda title from the days of the Nintendo GameCube. Information technology received acclaim when first released, thanks to its unique visual fashion and game pattern, and has since been labelled one of the best video games ever made. It arrived on Wii U back in 2013, with some new and improved content, and similar many other acclaimed Wii U titles, it looks similar information technology's coming to Switch.

Twilight Princess was a Wii launch title. And while it doesn't have the aforementioned reputation equally Air current Waker, it was yet incredibly well received. In fact, it was the best-selling Zelda game until Jiff of the Wild came along. The Wii U version also came with improved visuals and exclusive content, as well equally Amiibo support.

Robinson has a pretty practiced track tape with leaks, and accurately reported the existence of Super Mario 3D All-Stars several months before Nintendo finally appear the game. With Air current Waker, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, all arriving this year, there will be more than enough Zelda to gloat the franchise's 35th anniversary.

Nintendo has a ceremoniously-packed schedule this year. Mario's 35th anniversary celebrations are still happening until March 31, and Pokémon's 25th anniversary is happening later this week. Then, Zelda'due south going to have to wait. But at least there'southward still plenty more than 2021 to go around.

We only hope this isn't the limit to Nintendo's plans. Nosotros're withal waiting for more than news on the Jiff of the Wild sequel, and the franchise'due south 35th anniversary would be the perfect time to give us some details. Even if it'southward not going to be released for another yr or two.

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