The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soars onto Nintendo Switch! (2024)

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System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 16/07/2021

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Discover where it all began

Soar through the clouds and witness the origins of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. This classic quest has been enhanced for NintendoSwitch with smoother motion controls, as well as newly-added button controls.

Every legend has an origin

Depicting the earliest tale in The Legend of Zelda timeline, a young knight must journey between the endless sky and the mythical surface below in search of his childhood friend, Zelda. As their destiny unfolds, a wicked plan to resurrect an ancient evil force is set in motion, orchestrated by a mysterious demon lord…

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Link

The newest graduate of the Skyloft Knight Academy and one of Zelda’s closest friends.

Zelda

A fellow student of the Knight Academy, although destiny has different plans for her…

Fi

The spirit of the Goddess Sword, entrusted to guide Link in his quest.

Ghirahim

A self-proclaimed demon lord, determined to capture Zelda no matter what the cost.

Impa

A mysterious warrior with a shrouded past, set on protecting Zelda from harm.

Groose

A rival to Link – from the Knight Academy to Zelda’s friendship – and a born troublemaker.

Play your way

Choose from two unique ways to experience this epic adventure. Swing your sword and angle your slashes with intuitive motion controls that match your movements or – for the first time – take advantage of the newly-added button controls, ideal for playing in handheld mode or on Nintendo Switch Lite.

Enhanced motion controls put you in the middle of the action. Swing the right Joy-Con to swing your sword in-game and use the left Joy-Con to raise your shield to block enemy attacks. Physical movements like these can also be used with items, such as wielding a bow and arrow or rolling bombs along the ground.

Using button controls offers a more traditional The Legend of Zelda experience, with sword swings controlled using the Right Stick – just tilt it in a chosen direction.

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As above, so below

Take to the skies on your trusty Loftwing and visit islands dotted on the horizon, then dive down to the fabled surface and trek through forests, deserts, volcanoes and more. Befriend new allies, uncover hidden secrets and cut down myriad monsters on your journey to stop Ghirahim’s nefarious plan.

Into the unknown

Hidden deep within each surface region lies a sprawling dungeon packed with fearsome fiends, treasures and puzzles design to test the bravest of heroes. Defeat the guardian waiting for you at the end of each dungeon and you’ll be one step closer to saving the world.

Tools of the trade

As you explore the surface beneath Skyloft, you’ll discover a range of useful weapons, gadgets and items that’ll help you. With the right materials, some can even be upgraded to unlock their true potential.

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Bow

Essential for picking off enemies or hitting objects at a great distance.

Bombs

Lob through the air or roll along the floor like a bowling ball to clear a path.

Beetle

Use this flying wrist-bound bug to grab and carry items. With upgrades, it can carry bombs, fly faster and travel further.

Bug Net

Snag bugs and other small items with this, before using those materials to make potions or upgrade items.

Clawshots

Great for grabbing objects and grappling targets or vines to access areas otherwise out of reach.

Digging Mitts

Use these to unearth items or upgrade them to burrow through the ground, smashing rocks or hitting switches as you go.

Gust Bellows

Blast out a ferocious gust of wind to keep smaller enemies at bay, reveal weak points in larger ones or uncover items hidden in sand.

Sailcloth

Allows you to land safely after falling from great heights. Use it near wind gusts or geysers to reach areas far above you.

Whip

Swing over gaps, retrieve distant items, pull out-of-reach levers, or use it to punish your foes.

A classic adventure, redefined

The LegendofZelda: SkywardSwordHD takes the classic quest and optimises it for Nintendo Switch, improving the experience in a number of ways including:

  • Enhanced performance
  • Improved motion controls with the Joy-Con controllers
  • All-new button controls, allowing you to choose your style of play
  • Various quality-of-life enhancements, including refinements to player tutorials and general guidance throughout the adventure

Compatible with amiibo

The Zelda & Loftwing amiibo (sold separately) can be used at any time while exploring the overworld or dungeons to create a checkpoint and return to the sky. Tapping the amiibo again while in the sky or visiting one of the many floating islands above the clouds returns you to the checkpoint you previously created.

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FAQs

Can you get Zelda Skyward Sword on switch? ›

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD takes the classic quest and optimises it for Nintendo Switch, improving the experience in a number of ways including: Enhanced performance. Improved motion controls with the Joy-Con controllers. All-new button controls, allowing you to choose your style of play.

Why is Skyward Sword for the switch so expensive? ›

Skyward Sword, a 10-year-old Wii game, is more expensive than it was when it first came out a decade ago -- and it's going to stay expensive, because first-party Nintendo Switch games almost never get price drops.

Will Twilight Princess come to Switch? ›

Being able to play The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess on the Nintendo Switch has been the dream of many console owners since its launch, but the smart thing to do at this point is to accept that it's not going to happen.

Should I get Skyward Sword on Switch or Wii? ›

Top Voted Answer. They resolved most of the things people found extremely irritating in the original version so I would recommend checking out the Switch version, yes.

How long is Skyward Sword on Switch? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is about 31 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 41½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Skyward Sword a hard game? ›

The awkward fisherman does nothing but disturb the water. I've found it incredibly easy as have others but there are also some who have found it to be the hardest 3D Zelda also. I'd say it more has a high learning curve than high difficultly. After getting used to the controls there really aren't many challenges...

Is Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword worth playing? ›

It's just an incredible classic Zelda experience. As a side note, if you like these classic Zelda games and have a Switch, I highly recommend Ys Origin.

Should I buy Skyward Sword or links Awakening? ›

I definitely prefer Link's Awakening to Skyward Sword. It's a much more streamlined experience, and the story is incredible for a 1990s GameBoy game. I also love the clay art of the remake. Skyward Sword has some great unique dungeons with good art direction, but that's about all it has going for it in my opinion.

Which Legend of Zelda game is better on Switch? ›

Best Legend of Zelda games: FAQs

Although many would argue for both games, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are both worth considering to be the best Zelda game on Nintendo Switch.

How long should it take to beat Skyward Sword? ›

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Main Story34138h 5m
Main + Extras48847h 18m
Completionist18657h 38m
All PlayStyles1K46h 6m

What is the strongest sword in Skyward Sword? ›

1 Master Sword

The Blade of Evil's Bane, Link finally upgrades to the Master Sword after completing the Fire Sanctuary and absorbing all three sacred flames. Befitting The Legend of Zelda's iconic sword, the Master Sword is twice as strong as the Goddess White Sword and will slaughter most enemies in your path.

Is link right or left handed? ›

Link is left-handed…mostly.

In the Nintendo GameCube version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Link maintained his left-handed swing, while the Wii version of the game was mirrored, making Link right-handed.

What console is Wind Waker on? ›

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Designer(s)Eiji Aonuma (director) Shigeru Miyamoto (producer) Yoshiyuki Oyama (character designer)
Composer(s)Tōru Minegishi
SeriesThe Legend of Zelda
Platform(s)Nintendo GameCube, Wii U
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What can Skyward Sword be played on? ›

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Writer(s)Naoki Mori Hidemaro Fujibayashi
Composer(s)Hajime Wakai Shiho Fujii Mahito Yokota Takeshi Hama
SeriesThe Legend of Zelda
Platform(s)Wii Nintendo Switch
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Can I play Skyward Sword on switch without motion controls? ›

If you started the game using motion controls and you wish to change to button-only controls, press the + Button during gameplay to open the Gear menu, then access the Options menu and select Button-Only Controls. You can also access the Options menu from the file selection screen before opening your save file.

When did Skyward Sword switch? ›

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