The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
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- This article is about the remake of the original Link's Awakening. For other uses, see Link's Awakening (Disambiguation).
Template:Game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a Nintendo Switch remake of the Game Boy game, Link's Awakening. It was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct on February 13, 2019.[1] It will be released on September 20, 2019.
Changes and Additions
Graphics
- The game now features HD, 3D graphics and has a different art direction.
Gameplay
- Link can now slash his Sword in eight angles instead of the traditional four directions of the Game Boy D-pad.
- Link can use Roc's Feather in conjunction with both the Sword and Shield at the same time.
- Kanalet Castle now has ledges where Link can drop off for easier and quicker navigation.
- The overworld no longer has screen transitions as areas are loaded in their entirety.
Other Changes
Items
- Link now uses the Hylian Shield.
Game Information
Development
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct on February 13, 2019.[1] Its release date was announced during E3 2019.[2]
Listings
Characters
Bosses
Enemies
Dungeons
Places
Items
Translations
Credits
Limited Editions
In North America, the Dreamer Edition includes a copy of the game plus a 120 page artbook. In Europe, the limited edition includes the game, a steelbook case, and the artbook.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | ゼルダの伝説 夢をみる島 (Zeruda no Densetsu: Yume o Miru Shima) | The Legend of Zelda: The Dreaming Island |
Gallery
References
Games in The Legend of Zelda Series
