A new retail listing has reignited speculation about The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker potentially coming to Nintendo Switch. However, fans remain cautiously optimistic about the beloved GameCube classic’s possible return.
A Russian retailer has reportedly listed The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker for Nintendo Switch with a placeholder release date of December 31, 2024. The listing, first spotted and shared on Reddit by user International-Mess75, adds to the ongoing speculation about Nintendo’s plans for its classic Zelda titles.
Historical Context
Wind Waker’s journey through Nintendo’s console generations has been notable:
- Originally released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube
- Received an HD remaster for Wii U in 2013
- Has been consistently requested for Switch alongside Twilight Princess
Community Response
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The gaming community has responded to this latest rumor with measured skepticism, drawing from past experiences with similar retail listings:
“This is likely nothing. Remember, some retailers, including Best Buy, listed Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch,” noted Reddit user KjSuperstar08, referencing previous unconfirmed retail listings.
Other fans expressed hope while maintaining realistic expectations, with many suggesting that both Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD ports for Switch seem inevitable given their popularity and Nintendo’s history of rereleasing classic Zelda titles.
Wind Waker stands among the most celebrated entries in the Zelda franchise, alongside titles like Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. As the game approaches the 11th anniversary of its HD remaster, fans have increasingly called for its availability on Nintendo’s current platform.
While this retail listing should be treated with appropriate skepticism, the persistent demand for Wind Waker and Twilight Princess on Switch suggests that ports of these beloved titles might be more a question of “when” rather than “if.” Nintendo has yet to make any official announcements regarding these potential ports.
