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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is only one month away, but fans have been eager to learn more about how Nintendo has upgraded the experience from the Wii original. Over on the official Nintendo UK website, one new aspect has been confirmed.

According to the site, Skyward Sword HD will feature quality-of-life improvements. These include “refinements to player tutorials and general guidance throughout the adventure”.

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

The official teaser website for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now open for business. It’s currently live here.

The site has introductory information, the trailer reveal from this year’s Nintendo Direct, and the Zelda/Skyloft amiibo reveal. More content will be added when the full site opens later on.

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches for Switch on July 16.

Earlier today, we reported that Amazon UK is offering a steelbook with a purchase of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. GameStop has now announced a pre-order bonus of its own for those in the United States. If you reserve the game, you’ll be given the poster above upon release.

You can pre-order Zelda: Skyward Sword HD at GameStop here. The game launches for Switch on July 16.

Amazon UK has revealed a special purchase bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. When you pick up the game, you’ll be given a special steelbook. The official design can be seen above.

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches for Switch on July 16. Amazon UK has pre-orders here.

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Nintendo has shared another batch of screenshots from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The images largely focus on NPCs, including Fi, Groose, and more.

Below is the full set:

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword originally featured motion controls, but for the new HD version on Switch, Nintendo is also including the option to use buttons. A brief clip has now highlighted both control schemes.

Here’s the full video:

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Nintendo has shared a couple of new clips for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Both focuses on what the gameplay is like when flying around on a Loftwing.

Here’s the full footage:

Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Nintendo started to ramp up promotional efforts for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. We learned about a new amiibo that will be compatible with the game, and a new batch of screenshots are in as well.

Here’s the full set:

Nintendo has announced a brand new amiibo tying in with the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Fans will be able to pick up a figure featuring Zelda herself and a Loftwing.

Naturally, the amiibo has functionality with Skyward Sword HD. When used on the surface, you can return to the sky from wherever you like. Use it again in the sky to return to where you were previously. It even works in dungeons or buildings in the sky.

Here’s a video showing off the amiibo feature:

In another segment in our discussion video series, we take a look at the reasons as to why Nintendo pursues limited releases and talk about if they will continue to go down that path with future games. Specifically, we speculate if we could see some limited releases for The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary, and what games could potentially be made available and later delisted.

Check out the full video feature below and feel free to add to the conversation in the comments!


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