Without a doubt, TheLegend of Zeldahas become one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time. Ever since the release of the first game in 1986,The Legend of Zeldahas produced numerous games primarily revolving around Link and Princess Zelda’s various incarnations. Of course, given thatThe Legend of Zeldafranchise is exclusive to Nintendo, the RPG series is oftentimes the reason why players pick up a Nintendo console.
When the Nintendo Switch released back in 2017, the company made a smart move by releasingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildas one of the hybrid console’s launch games. This resulted inthe Switch having a highly successful launch, given that it attracted both veteran players ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchise as well as series newcomers. As the Switch continues to make strides in console gaming, here are allThe Legend of Zeldagames currently available on the Switch, and a list of titles that are rumored to release on the hybrid console as well.
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The Legend of Zelda Games on Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildremains one of the most popular games on the Switch right now. Despite releasing nearly four years ago alongside the Switch console’s launch,Breath of the Wildcontinues to captivate veterans and newcomers toZeldathanks to its open-world and its unique approach to aZeldagame. Currently, fans are still waiting for more news and the release ofBreath of the Wild 2, which Nintendo already announced back at E3 2019.
OtherZeldagames that are now available on the Switch includeHyrule Warriors,a hack and slash adventure game that dumps the intense puzzles of coreZeldagames in favor of more action-packed gameplay. In that similar vein,Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,is another hack and slash game that serves as a prequel toBreath of the Wild.
Players can also pick upThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,a remake of the classic 1993 game, as well asCadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necromancer, where players control Link and Zelda with rhythmic combat. Finally, players looking for a nostalgic trip should check outseveral of the classicZeldagames available for freewith a Nintendo Switch Online subscription; including titles such asThe Legend of Zelda,Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, andThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
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The Legend of Zelda Games Rumored to Release on Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass- Although most fans ofThe Legend of Zeldaare probably anticipating the release ofBreath of the Wild 2,some are wondering whether Nintendo plans to bring more classicZeldagames on Switch. At the moment, Nintendo still hasn’t announced anything. However, several days ago, a rumor surfaced online aboutthe possibility of a remaster ofThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
This rumor started after several fans discovered Nintendo filing a mysterious new trademark forPhantom Hourglass in Australia. It is still unknown what Nintendo plans to do with this new trademark. But, insiders theorize that the company could release a remaster ofPhantom Hourglassto celebrate the franchise’s 35th anniversary.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time -There are also rumors ofNintendo remasteringThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of the most popular entries in the franchise. LikePhantom Hourglass, this rumor stemmed from Nintendo renewingOcarina of Time’s trademarkin Australia and Europe back in 2020. Unfortunately, it’s been almost a year since Nintendo renewed the game’s trademark, and the company hasn’t made any comment regarding the rumor. However, players hoping to see a remaster of this classic game shouldn’t lose hope, given that Nintendo may be holding off any announcement until the 35th anniversary ofThe Legend of Zelda, which falls on June 01, 2025.
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