Summary
Thursday, June 5 will be an exciting day for fans ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, as that’s the day thatBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomare getting their Switch 2 updates as well as when the GameCube version ofWind Wakeris being added to the Nintendo Classics lineup. AlongsideSuper Mario,The Legend of Zeldahas been one of Nintendo’s core franchises since the days of the NES. Nearly every main series installment has earned near-universal critical acclaim, withOcarina of Timestanding out as the highest-rated video game ever made.
TheZeldaname carries a lot of weight, and so it’s no surprise that Nintendo has consistently released new entries in the series. Every single major Nintendo console and handheld from the NES to the Switch has featured at least oneZeldagame, with some systems treated to more than one entry. It’s inevitable that a newmain seriesZeldagamewill one day be released for the Nintendo Switch 2, but in the meantime, early adopters of Nintendo’s next-generation home console/handheld hybrid can look forward to revisiting enhanced classics on the device.
On June 5,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomwill see the release of theirspecial Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. These upgraded versions ofBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdominclude better performance and resolution, plus special new features when paired with the Nintendo app. Using the app,Zeldafans can utilize maps forBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomas well as unlock achievements. These new features give those that have already played throughBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomreason to do so again when the Switch 2 launches on June 5.
Why Zelda Fans Should Be Excited for June 5
The same day that the Switch 2 upgrades forBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomare available, Nintendo is adding atrio of GameCube gamesto the Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier as part of the Nintendo Classics catalog. These games, available only to Switch 2 gamers, areF-Zero GX,Soulcalibur 2, andThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.Wind Wakeris considered one of the best 3DZeldagames by many, and so being able to play through it in its entirety is a big selling point for Switch Online’s Expansion Pack on Switch 2. It’s also worth pointing out that Link is a playable character inSoulcalibur 2.
While a brand-newZeldawill be even more exciting, there’s no denying that fans of the franchise have a lot to be excited about come June 5. Time will tell if theZeldaSwitch 2 upgradeslive up to expectations, but at the very least, fans will get to reliveWind Wakerand Link’s appearance inSoulcalibur 2.
