The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)


 * This article is about the remake of the original . For other uses, see Link's Awakening (Disambiguation).

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a Nintendo Switch remake of the Game Boy game,. It was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct on February 13, 2019. It is set to be released on September 20, 2019.

Graphics

 * The game now features HD, 3D graphics and has a different art direction.

Gameplay

 * Link can now move in eight directions instead of the four directions of the Game Boy's D-pad.
 * Furthermore, Link can now also slash his Sword in eight angles.
 * Kanalet Castle now has ledges where Link can drop off for easier and quicker navigation.
 * The overworld no longer has screen transitions as areas are loaded in their entirety.
 * There is a new dungeon in Tal Tal Heights called the Chamber Dungeon, which replaces the Camera Shop.

Items

 * The maximum amount of hearts Link can have has been increased to 20, from 14 in the original.
 * Link now uses the Hylian Shield.
 * The Power Bracelet and Pegasus Boots are always equipped.
 * A Piece of Heart can be found in the Trendy Game.

Characters

 * Many characters that in the original game went unnamed, now have names, such as Suhni and Mamasha.

Development
was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct on February 13, 2019. Its release date was announced during E3 2019.

Eiji Aonuma, producer of, decided to remake as he considers the original game hard to get many years after its release. The miniature diorama-like art style was chosen as the original game had a, which is commonly used in.

Limited Editions
In North America and Japan, the Dreamer Edition (called Artbook Set in Japan) included a copy of the game plus a 120 page artbook. The limited edition, released in Europe and Oceania, included the game, a steelbook case, and the artbook.