the existence of Switch 2 It could be considered one of the worst kept secrets in the industry. With only official confirmation from Nintendo and the reveal of new hardware standing between players and the Switch's successor, one of the bigger questions surrounding the console remains to be seen. In addition to the expected release date and hardware specs. is that Nintendo's first-party franchise will launch alongside the Switch 2, and it has some clear competitors. The Legend of Zelda– besides Zelda The franchise was a time-tested console seller for Nintendo hardware upon launch, but the company still needs to make a good Switch port. Wind Waker and Princess TwilightTwo works that fans most like
Wind Waker and Princess Twilight It was released in 2002 and 2006 respectively, and each game received an HD remaster on the Wii U, although neither has ever come to the Nintendo Switch. Almost every game in Zelda The series (save for a DS-only handheld entry) has arrived on hardware, either as a standalone retail edition or as a classic game available through Nintendo Switch Online. The entry, along with the Switch 2 launch, seems like a likely way to bring the entire series into one place. and satisfies fans' requests for a remaster on modern hardware.
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Switch 2 backward compatibility may see it include the full Zelda library.
It was recently confirmed by Nintendo that the Switch 2 will have backward compatibility. This means that players will still have access to both their physical and digital game collections. After Nintendo's next hardware upgrade, considering the Switch is home to the largest single library of Zelda Nintendo games have the opportunity to do great things that would only be possible through backward compatibility. The release of the next generation Switch with backward compatibility will bring most of the benefits. Zelda library on Day 1, and Nintendo could sweeten the deal by releasing the system with a port of The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD–
together with the rest of Zelda Games already available on Switch (including most retail games) Zelda Game releases for any generation of Nintendo hardware) include almost all The Legend of Zelda The series being playable on Switch 2 at launch will be a key selling point for players looking to upgrade. As a silver lining to Nintendo's management Zelda The franchise can set a good example for other developers to follow regarding game conservation.
Wind Waker and Twilight Princess may follow in Xenoblade Chronicles X's Steps
Latest announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles XRemasters and releases on Switch have only left a handful of Wii U exclusive games. Many of the console's games have already been ported to Nintendo's current hardware. Looking at sales data for the Switch and Wii U, there's a huge gap between Nintendo's best-selling console and one of its commercial failures. So it makes sense that Nintendo would want to bring in multiple Wii U games. Better-selling hardware is a way to recoup its investment. Why HD? Zelda A remaster for Wii U isn't yet anyone's guess, but there's no better time to bring it than now.
Nintendo is likely to release the Switch 2 in 2025, and with backward compatibility a confirmed feature. Players will have at least three generations of Nintendo games under one umbrella. liberation of Xenoblade Chronicles X Given the Wii U's exclusivity, it's something few players thought would happen. Now it's there. The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD Be the next eligible person to receive the same treatment.
