The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Release Date: 07/16/2021

Discover the origins of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch. Originally released on Wii, this classic adventure has been optimised for Nintendo Switch with smoother motion controls and the all-new ability to play using only buttons.

In this story that takes place early in the series' history, Link must traverse a world above the clouds and the unknown lands below in search of his childhood friend, Zelda. Armed with his trusty sword and shield, our hero will face powerful enemies, tackle complex puzzles, and soar through the air on the back of a majestic bird called a skywalker.

If you play using two Joy-Con controllers, they become your sword and shield. Move the right Joy-Con to control the sword in the game, and the left Joy-Con to raise the shield to block enemy attacks. You can also use this type of motion to use a variety of items and tools, such as a bow and arrow, or throw bombs.

For the first time, you can also simply use the buttons, to play in portable mode or on Nintendo Switch Lite. With this control scheme, you can control Link's sword simply by tilting the right control stick in the desired direction.