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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD''''' is an upcoming remaster of the 2011 game {{SS}} set to release for [[Nintendo Switch]].
'''''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD''''' is an upcoming remaster of the 2011 game {{SS}} set to release on the [[Nintendo Switch]].


==Changes and Additions==
==Changes and Additions==
===Graphics===
===Graphics===
The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p and runs at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Andy Robinson|published= February 17, 2021|retrieved= February 18, 2021|url= https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/zelda-skyward-sword-hd-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch/|title= Zelda: Skyward Sword is coming to Switch with 60fps graphics and new controls|site= VGC|type= }}</ref> Additionally, characters' names now appear in the upper-left area of their dialogue box while speaking.
The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p and runs at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Andy Robinson|published= February 17, 2021|retrieved= February 18, 2021|url= https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/zelda-skyward-sword-hd-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch/|title= Zelda: Skyward Sword is coming to Switch with 60fps graphics and new controls|site= VGC|type= }}</ref>


===Gameplay Elements===
===Gameplay Elements===
Players can choose to replace motion controls with button controls, allowing the game to be played in both handheld mode and on the [[Nintendo Switch Lite]].<ref>{{Cite person|quote= But, we've also made it possible to play the game with button controls to ensure it can be played in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system. |name= Eiji Aonuma |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=X27t1VEU4d0 |title= The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch}}</ref> The game also features [[amiibo]] support. By using the {{Term|SSHD|Zelda|link}} and {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing|link}} amiibo, {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} can travel between saved points in the {{Term|SSHD|Sky|link}} and on the surface.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Nintendo|published= May 18, 2021|retrieved= May 18, 2021|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjSHq7e3mB8|title= Introducing the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD|site= YouTube|type= video}}</ref>
Players can choose to replace motion controls with button controls, allowing the game to be played in both handheld mode and on the [[Nintendo Switch Lite]].<ref>{{Cite person|quote= But, we've also made it possible to play the game with button controls to ensure it can be played in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system. |name= Eiji Aonuma |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=X27t1VEU4d0 |title= The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch}}</ref> The game also features [[amiibo]] support. By using the {{Term|SSHD|Zelda|link}} & {{Term|SSHD|Loftwing|link}} amiibo, {{Term|SSHD|Link|link}} can travel between saved points in the {{Term|SSHD|Sky|link}} and on the surface.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Nintendo|published= May 18, 2021|retrieved= May 18, 2021|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjSHq7e3mB8|title= Introducing the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD|site= YouTube|type= video}}</ref>
 
===Other Changes===
*Characters' names now appear in the upper-left area of their dialogue box.
*The game now has an autosave feature.
*{{Term|SSHD|Fi|link}}'s advice is now optional and must be triggered manually.
*Dialogues can be fast-forwarded by pressing the B button.
**Tutorial dialogues can be skipped.
*Item information only appears the first time the item is obtained.
*Cutscenes can be skipped with the minus button.


==Development==
==Development==
{{Stub|SSHD}}
{{Stub|SSHD}}
''Skyward Sword HD'' was first announced during a Nintendo Direct stream in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/17/21371925/legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-nintendo-switch-release-date|title=The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword coming to Nintendo Switch|author=Ana Diaz|published=February 17, 2021}}</ref>
{{SSHD|-}} was first announced during the February 17, 2021 Nintendo Direct.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Nintendo|published= February 17, 2021|retrieved= July 3, 2021|url= https://youtu.be/IVHbzcr1-D8|title= Nintendo Direct - 2.17.2021|site= YouTube|type= video}}</ref>


==Listings==
==Listings==

Revision as of 19:37, 3 July 2021

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is an upcoming remaster of the 2011 game Skyward Sword set to release on the Nintendo Switch.

Changes and Additions

Graphics

The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p and runs at 60 FPS.[2]

Gameplay Elements

Players can choose to replace motion controls with button controls, allowing the game to be played in both handheld mode and on the Nintendo Switch Lite.[3] The game also features amiibo support. By using the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, Link can travel between saved points in the Sky and on the surface.[4]

Other Changes

  • Characters' names now appear in the upper-left area of their dialogue box.
  • The game now has an autosave feature.
  • Fi's advice is now optional and must be triggered manually.
  • Dialogues can be fast-forwarded by pressing the B button.
    • Tutorial dialogues can be skipped.
  • Item information only appears the first time the item is obtained.
  • Cutscenes can be skipped with the minus button.

Development



Skyward Sword HD was first announced during the February 17, 2021 Nintendo Direct.[5]

Listings



Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
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Gallery

Video Gallery

Announcement Trailer
Zelda & Loftwing amiibo Announcement

Notes

  1. As the original Skyward Sword is canon, this automatically qualifies Skyward Sword HD to be canon.

References