Summary
The potential existence of a Switch port forThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HDhas seemingly been corroborated by a reliable leaker. Many of the Wii U’s games have since been ported to the Switch, though there are some notable exceptions. For one reason or another, Nintendo has yet to bring the HD remasters ofThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerandThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princessto its latest console, leaving the games trapped on the Wii U.
Consideringhow poorly the Wii U sold, it’s a real shame that theseZeldaremasters have yet to be ported to the Switch. Fans have been waiting for the announcement for years now, with reliable leakers and insiders suggesting that not only are such games on the way, but that they are effectively “done” and it’s just a matter of when Nintendo decides to announce and release them.
The latest leaker to back up those claims is Midori on Twitter, someone with a reliable track record when it comes to industry leaks. While discussing anewZeldaproject with the codename Edward, someone suggested that the game could beThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Midori responded by saying, “I do not know why Nintendo is not releasing it yet.” The wording here certainly suggests that Nintendo hasTwilight Princess HDfor the Switch waiting in the wings, but just hasn’t pulled the trigger yet for whatever reason. This is still an encouraging update for fans hoping to see the game on the Switch, as Midori has a very strong track record when it comes to sharing insider information.
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Rumored for Switch
Nintendo has been fairly consistent when it comes to newZeldagame releases. The stretch of 2015 to 2017 saw a new release every year, though the franchise then moved to an every-other-year cadence.Breath of the Wilddropped in 2017,Link’s Awakeningreleased in 2019,Skyward Sword HDhit store shelves in 2021, and finally,Tears of the Kingdomlaunched in 2023. Going by this pattern, Nintendo may not release a newZeldagame until 2025, but then again, it could instead release the long-rumored Switch ports of the Zelda remasters later this year to help fill out its second-half of 2024 calendar.
As it stands, the Switch’s second-half of 2024 lineup is a complete mystery. It’s possible Nintendo will fill it up with rumored ports like the aforementionedZeldaremasters, as well as the long-rumored Switch versions ofMetroid Prime 2and3, but it’s also possible that the company has some unexpected games in store. All will be revealed soon enough, as Nintendo plans on revealing the rest of its 2024 plans at itsbig June 2024 Nintendo Direct, which is currently without a specific date, but is expected to take place within the next couple of weeks.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
WHERE TO PLAY
A dark force, shrouded in twilight, has invaded the vast land of Hyrule. To restore light to the world, team up with the mysterious creature Midna and embrace the darkness to transform into a divine wolf. Fight through labyrinthine dungeons, survive puzzling traps, and meet a cast of characters you’ll never forget in this Legend of Zelda adventure.The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD game is set in a massive world bursting with life—but also shadow. A dark figure from the Twilight Realm has invaded the world of light. As Link, a farmhand turned cursed beast, you’ll join forces with the impish Midna, the Hyrule Resistance, and trusted (albeit unusual) allies to survive a quest that will take you to the farthest corners of Hyrule and beyond… to the Twilight Realm.
