Since it's release on the Nintendo Wii in 2011, may be headed to the Switch. Only this time, those rumors may be right.
When it first released, Skyward Sword was a beautiful game with watercolor aesthetics that served as an origin story for the entire Legend of Zelda series. However, the game suffered by demanding that players use the motion controls of the Wii Remote and Nunchuck for just about everything — from aiming the Clawshot to Link's sword attacks. Skyward Sword also boasted a host of polarizing Zelda characters, like the game's companion Fi and Link's rival Groose. Because of this, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword remains a controversial topic within the fandom. While some people love it and others hate it, a wide group of Zelda fans have never even touched it. So, it stands to reason that Nintendo would want to open up the game to a wider audience.
However, the game's notoriety may be to blame for Skyward Sword never getting a remaster in the first place. Perhaps the team at Nintendo believes it won't sell well. But then there's the Amazon UK listing, which fueled rumors once again over the weekend. Retailers listing an unannounced game doesn't necessarily mean the game is real. Then again, there's other evidence suggesting Skyward Sword is actually headed to Switch this time.
Why Nintendo May Be Planning a Skyward Sword Remaster
For anyone looking at a timeline, a Skyward Sword remaster is certainly logical. The game is reaching its ten-year mark, which is when Nintendo released HD versions of other Zelda games. Wind Waker released on GameCube in 2003, and a remaster hit the Wii U in 2013. The same thing happened with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which released in 2006 and got the HD treatment in 2016. With that in mind, a Skyward Sword remaster on Switch seems more than plausible.
For more evidence, look no further than the original Skyward Sword. The game was planned and released in honor of The Legend of Zelda's 25th Anniversary. It even came packaged with a special orchestra CD soundtrack to celebrate. Next year will mark the series's 35th Anniversary, and it's highly likely Nintendo is planning something big for it. A Skyward Sword remaster makes the most sense: the original was already an anniversary present to fans, and a remaster in 2021 would reinforce that. It could also introduce the game to a whole new legion of players who've gotten into the series recently thanks to the combined successes of Breath of the Wild and the Switch, which recently outsold the NES to become Nintendo's second best-selling home console (behind the Wii).
The Amazon listing has since been removed, as expected when a leak like this occurs, but rumors are still out in full force. Many fans are anxiously awaiting an official announcement from Nintendo. Will a Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword remaster actually make it to the Switch? It's certainly looking that way.
