"Nintendo Fuels Hopes for Zelda: Wind Waker HD on Switch 2"

The excitement around The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 via the GameCube library has sparked discussions about the possibility of further ports. According to Nate Bihldorff, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of product development, the availability of a game on Nintendo Switch Online's library does not preclude the possibility of remastering or remaking it. This statement was made during an interview with Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys, addressing concerns that fans might never see a full remaster of the beloved 2003 title, which was previously ported to the Wii U in 2013.

Despite the popularity of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess within the Zelda franchise, neither has yet been ported to the Nintendo Switch, including the upcoming Switch 2. The inclusion of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in Nintendo's premium subscription service, set to launch with the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, has led some fans to worry about the future of a potential remaster. However, Bihldorff's response to questions about the Wii U port being ported to the Switch 2 was reassuring, stating, "All options are on the table." He emphasized that the presence of a game on Nintendo Switch Online does not rule out other forms of release, whether it be a remake or the same port version.

The recent Nintendo Direct presentation revealed that GameCube titles are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online premium library, bringing a host of classic 2000s-era titles to subscribers. This includes F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and, of course, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. These titles will be available at launch this summer, with plans to expand the library in the future, including teased titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.

In other news, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the United States faced delays due to import tariffs introduced by President Trump, causing financial market instability. This delay also affected Nintendo Canada, which confirmed that pre-orders would be postponed there as well.

For more details, you can explore everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.