Zelda: Skyward Sword comes to Switch with 60fps graphics and new controls

The Legend of Zelda (Series) “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-series/ “> The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is 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 announced .

Skyward Sword for Switch unveils Wednesday on Nintendo Direct “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/events/e3/e3-2019/nintendo-direct/ “> Nintendo Direct live stream, and Skyward Sword for Switch contains ‘smoother and more’ intuitive ”control panels, in addition to improved frame rates and 60 fps graphics, according to the platform holder.

The original Wii game, released in November 2011, relied on Wii Motion Plus peripherals for swordfights and puzzles.

On Switch, the control panel has been redesigned for the console’s Joy-Cons, or by using the correct analog stick to direct heavy swings while in manual mode, on Switch Lite or with a Pro Controller.

Nintendo is also confirming some Zelda-themed Joy-Con controllers, which will be released with Skyward Sword in July:

Nintendo has earlier released remasters for Zelda’s two earlier 3D entries, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, for Wii U “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/wiiu/ “> Wii U. Both titles contains upgraded footage and game additions.

The Legend of Zelda series celebrates its 21st anniversary this weekend on February 21st.

Last year was the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario series, and Nintendo celebrated the occasion with two time limits: the free download game Super Mario Bros. 35 and the full pricing lineup 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 further Zelda games will be released this year to celebrate the 35th anniversary.

The producer of the Zelda series Eiji Aonuma “href =” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/people/eiji-aonuma/ “> Eiji Aonuma appeared during 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 development of the game was “going smoothly” and Nintendo planned to give more details later this year.

‘I know for a fact that many of me saw me and thought 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: Breath of the Wild game,” Aonuma said. “Unfortunately we have nothing to share. We apologize.”


Nintendo Direct News Feb 2021