The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was announced for Nintendo Switch in a prior Nintendo Direct. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the original game that debuted back in 2011 on Nintendo Wii featuring improved performance, quality of life features, and more. It also has an amiibo figure in the form of the Zelda and Loftwing amiibo that launches alongside the game. Today, Nintendo released a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD showcasing the quality of life features. Watch it below:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD quality of life features
- Optional help from Fi: Fi can be summoned manually in this HD release to offer hints
- Enhanced frame rate: 60fps gameplay
Enhanced control options: Joy-Con motion controls or button-only controls - Fast-forwarding dialogue
- Cut-scenes are now skippable
- Autosave and manual save options
Zelda and Loftwing amiibo features for Skyward Sword HD
In the game, you can normally only return from the surface to the sky at designated save points. If you use the Zelda and Loftwing amiibo, the game will allow you to return to the skies from anywhere on the surface, even inside dungeons. This also helps if you run out of items when on the surface because you can return to the Bazaar in Skyloft to get more supplies and then return to the surface to continue your adventure.
Zelda and Loftwing amiibo price and pre-order
Pre-orders will go live soon and the amiibo is priced at AUD 34.95 in Australia which converts to just over $27. I assume the amiibo will be priced at $24.99 in the USA.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Nintendo Switch frame rate
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD runs at 60fps according to Nintendo.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Nintendo Switch download size
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Nintendo Switch download size is 7.5GB as revealed on the eShop page.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Nintendo Switch price
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is priced at $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD India price and release date
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is listed for Rs. 4,499 on MCube Games herewith pre-orders now live. Orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will ship from July 23 as mentioned on the pre-order page. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is priced at $59.99 digitally on the eShop.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and the Zelda and Loftwing amiibo release on July 16 for Nintendo Switch.
