The Legend of Zelda (series) “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-series/ “> The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be released for Nintendo Switch” href = “https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/switch/”> Nintendo Switch on July 16, Nintendo “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/ “> Nintendo has announced.
Revealed during a Nintendo Direct “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/events/e3/e3-2019/nintendo-direct/ “> Nintendo Direct live stream on Wednesday, Skyward Sword for Switch will feature“ smoother and more intuitive controls ”, in addition to improved frame rate and graphics of 60fps, according to the platform holder.
The original Wii game, which was released in November 2011, relied on the Wii Motion Plus peripheral for sword and puzzle combat.
On the Switch, the controls have been redesigned for the console’s Joy-Cons, or using the right analog stick to direct sword blows in portable mode, in Switch Lite or with a Pro Controller.
Nintendo also confirmed a pair of Zelda-themed Joy-Con controllers, which will be released alongside Skyward Sword in July:
Nintendo previously released remasters for the two previous Zelda 3D entries, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, for Wii U “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/wiiu/ “> Wii U. Both titles featured updated visuals and gameplay additions.
The Legend of Zelda series will celebrate its 35th anniversary this weekend, on February 21st.
Last year marked the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario series and Nintendo celebrated the occasion with two limited-time releases: the free downloadable game Super Mario Bros 35 and the full-price compilation Super Mario 3D All-Stars “href =” https : //www.videogameschronicle.com/games/super-mario-games/super-mario-3d-all-stars/”>Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
It is possible that more Zelda games will be launched this year to mark the 35th anniversary.
Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/people/eiji-aonuma/ “> Eiji Aonuma appeared on Wednesday’s Direct to apologize to fans for the lack of updates on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2.
Aonuma said the game’s development is “going smoothly” and that Nintendo planned to provide more details later this year.
“I’m sure many of you saw me and thought that there might be news about the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” href = “https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/the-legend- of -zelda-series / the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild / “> The Legend of Zelda game: Breath of the Wild,” said Aonuma. “Unfortunately, we have nothing to share right now. We apologize.”