Revealed at E3 2019 after a leak on Amazon Japan, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for the Nintendo Switch is out this week. It’s a remake of the 1993 Game Boy original that also has elements from the 1998 Link’s Awakening DX for the Game Boy Color. To many, Link’s Awakening is regarded as the greatest Zelda game ever. Here’s everything else you need to know.
Link’s Awakening Switch release date
The Link’s Awakening release date is September 20 for game stores worldwide as well as the Nintendo eShop.
Link’s Awakening Switch price
Like most Nintendo first-party titles, Link’s Awakening is $60 (around Rs. 4,200). There are two special editions as well. The Link’s Awakening Dreamer Edition for US and the Link’s Awakening Limited Edition for Europe. They’re priced at $70 and EUR 70 respectively.
Link’s Awakening Switch India price and release date
Link’s Awakening India release date is September 25 and has a price of Rs. 4,999 as per a listing on MCube Games. There’s a Rs. 400 discount as well which will bring the cost down a bit. You can read about those details here. In addition to this, the store is also bringing the Link’s Awakening Limited Edition for Rs. 21,990.
Link’s Awakening Switch frame rate and resolution
Link’s Awakening previews based on final, day one retail code of the game have been doing the rounds, giving us an indication of what to expect in terms of frame rate and resolution. According to a preview from US Gamer, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening frame rate is between 30 and 60fps. Spanish YouTube channel Ninteduo has reported similar findings with a video that seems to suggest that The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has an erratic frame rate which could impede the experience for some. You can check it out right here.
As for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening resolution, video game tech analysis authority Digital Foundry had a look at the E3 2019 build and reported that it runs at around 1404×792 in docked mode. Though not usually as accurate, IGN playing retail code claims that Link’s Awakening is 1080p on the Nintendo Switch in docked mode. It is unknown if this will be the case with the final retail release of the game.
Link’s Awakening Switch download size
Link’s Awakening download size is 5.8GB. What’s more is, there’s a special offer that grants users double the Gold Points which can be used towards getting a lower price on the next Nintendo eShop purchase.
Link’s Awakening Switch Gold Points bonus offer
From August 20 to September 22, you can get double Gold Points worth GBP 5 if you purchase The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening from Nintendo eShop or Nintendo’s site. Use them to save on your next Nintendo eShop purchase. Extra points will be added to your account by October 2, 2019. Safe to say a US announcement for the same should happen soon.
Link’s Awakening unlock time on Nintendo eShop
According to Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening will be playable from midnight on September 20 as per the eShop region you’ve bought the game from.
Link’s Awakening special editions
Here’s what the aforementioned limited run variants of Link’s Awakening have.
Link’s Awakening Dreamer Edition contents
- Link’s Awakening game on cartridge
- Hardcover artbook with concept art
Link’s Awakening Limited Edition contents
- Link’s Awakening game on cartridge
- 120-page artbook
- Game Boy-themed steelbook
Link’s Awakening amiibo
In addition to the game and its multiple editions, Nintendo has a Link’s Awakening amiibo up for grabs as well. It’s an amiibo of Link as he’s been designed for Link’s Awakening. The Link’s Awakening amiibo price is $16 (around Rs. 1,140).
Mr. Aonuma gives you a sneak peek at the brand-new Link amiibo featuring his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch! pic.twitter.com/3pSvbMQxKL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2019
Link’s Awakening Switch review embargo
Reviews for Link’s Awakening should go live from 5am PT on September 19 (5:30pm IST).
Link’s Awakening Switch review
Since Nintendo doesn’t have an India presence, expect our in-depth review after the game is out.
