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

 * now features HD, 3D graphics with a fully modeled world rather than a sprite based one. The game also features a new diorama-like art style.
 * The game's introduction is now a fully animated cutscene.
 * Enemy models resemble their and  counterparts.

Gameplay

 * The overworld no longer has screen transitions as areas are loaded in their entirety.
 * Markers and Pins can now be placed on the Map.
 * A new screen called Memories can be accessed from the Map, which shows previous conversations with characters, such as the LANS: and LANS:, and the location of already obtained NaN Piece of Hearts and NaN Secret Seashells.
 * There is a new dungeon creator in Tal Tal Heights called the Chamber Dungeon.
 * The Sword, Shield, Power Bracelet, and Pegasus Boots are always equipped and have their own dedicated buttons.
 * Link can move in eight directions instead of the four directions of the Game Boy's D-Pad. Furthermore, Link can also slash his Sword in eight angles.
 * amiibo functionality has been added, with amiibo unlocking content for the Chamber Dungeon.

Places

 * The interior of houses are much more decorated and feature tropical styled furniture, such as palm trees and hammocks.
 * Houses have stands with enemy names, such as Goombas.
 * The exterior of Madam MeowMeow's House has less grass.
 * The Town Tool Shop now sells six items instead of four.
 * The Trendy Game has been completely revamped. A Piece of Heart can now also be obtained as a reward.
 * The Fishing Pond features a new green variation of the big Fish. An empty Bottle can also be found in the bottom of the pond.
 * The entrance to the Mysterious Woods has more Trees.
 * The size of the island where a bush with a Secret Seashell is located in Ukuku Prairie has been reduced.
 * Dampé's Shack replaces the Camera Shop from.
 * Kanalet Castle has ledges where Link can drop off.
 * The Rapids Ride is slightly altered.
 * One of the skulls in the Yarna Desert has been moved slightly upward.

Characters

 * The name of a character now appears when talked to.
 * The Raccoon has been moved to the left of the grass.
 * Dampé now appears in the game, running the Chamber Dungeon in his Shack.

Enemies

 * Cukemen no longer shock Link when slashed with the Sword.
 * Genie can now move around the room while throwing fireballs. He can also turn invisible while creating a duplicate of himself.
 * The rooms where Master Stalfos is fought no longer feature blocks showing the fight number; instead, tiles on the floor are colored to reflect this.

Items

 * The maximum amount of Heart Containers Link can have has been increased from 14 to 20. Because of this, new Pieces of Heart have been added to the game.
 * Green and Blue Rupees have swapped their value.
 * Link now uses the Hylian Shield (simply named Shield).
 * The Hookshot can now grapple from Trees.
 * A new item resembling a cream bottle appears, possibly replacing the Secret Medicine.
 * Fairy Bottles have been added, which can hold Fairies.
 * A Middleweight Lure can be obtained when reeling a big Fish in the Fishing Pond. It allows Link to cast into deep water.
 * Red and green Apples can fall down when dashing into Trees. These can be collected and eaten by Link.

Miscellaneous

 * New Signs have been added to the overworld.
 * Some stone stairs are now made of wood.
 * Some platforms in side-scrolling areas are now made of rock instead of bricks.
 * Warp holes are now simply stone stands.
 * The Angler Keyhole is no longer part of a wall but rather a fish-shaped stone.
 * The message that appears when Link tries to lift something without the Power Bracelet now only appears when pressing the A Button.

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.