It is possible that Nintendo may have moreLegend of ZeldaHD titles in store for this year. Fans have been perplexed by the lack ofThe Legend of Zeldatitles for 2021, aside from the upcomingSkyward Sword,but there could be good reason for Nintendo’s silence.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of theZeldaseries, having started all the way back in 1986. The series is famous among the gaming community in-part due to its recognizable characters, memorable worlds, and unique tools. There were manygames missing from the last Nintendo Direct, andThe Legend of Zeldaannouncements were few and far between.
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Disappointed fans may want to hold on to their rupees as there are still ways Nintendo can celebrateZelda’sbirthday. If Mario’s 35 anniversary is anything to go by, there could be aZeldacollection sinceSuper Mario 3D All-Stars isbreaking sales records. An anthology like this could include famous titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timefrom Nintendo 64,Wind Wakerfrom Nintendo GameCube, andTwilight Princessfrom Nintendo Wii. All those entries received some type of graphical remaster over the years, so a collection may be in the cards.
As aforementioned, the company did reveal an HD remaster ofThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. This was meant to be the title to sustain fans untilThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2news later this year. But with Mario getting the multiplayer titleSuper Mario Bros. 35for Nintendo’s online service, it feels likeZeldadeserved more. The series has a multiplayer game,The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, which seems perfect for Nintendo Switch Online. With opportunities for a collection, online games, or ports of old titles, there is a chance for a worthy celebration.
While speculative, it is hard to believe that there will not be more games coming to support the special occasion, especially sinceThe Legend of Zeldais one of the most well-known series in Nintendo’s collection. With no news forBreath of the Wild 2, remasters would be a way to keep the festivities going. Plus, withSkyward SwordHDalready a best seller on Amazon, Nintendo might just be aiming to stagger releases to avoid conflict or oversaturation.
However, sinceBreath of the Wild 2is the next main game, there may not be need for additional releases. But with no official or concrete mentions of more games, fans may want to keep their expectations in check. In any case, those looking to celebrateThe Legend of Zelda’s35 anniversary can boot up the old games or hop back into one of the Nintendo Switch releases.
