During today’s Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, set to release for Nintendo Switch on July 16 priced at $59.99. The game is a remaster of the Nintendo Wii title, which originally released in 2011.
The HD re-release uses the Joy-Con controllers for motion control options, but new to the game is a button-only control scheme that can be used in handheld mode, on the Switch Lite, or the Pro Controller. Unlike The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD for Wii U, there does not seem to be any content tweaks to the game itself, other than the new button-only control mode.
An announcement trailer, description, and screenshot/art set from Nintendo can be found below. The Nintendo page is here.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game soars onto Nintendo Switch!
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Master realistic swordplay that matches your movements
Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents’ defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system’s increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly-added button only control scheme—perfect for playing in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
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