The key art and box art for the upcoming remaster The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was unveiled by Nintendo following the game's announcement.Nintendo of America tweeted both the box art and the key visual on Feb. 23. The images featured the game's hero Link front and center, with villain Ghirahim on the left and companion Fi on the right. Link's main hub Skyloft, a floating island, is seen in the background along with two Loftwings, the Guardian Birds of Skyloft, flying above it. Link is raising the Goddess Sword to the sky with his right hand with a shield in his left. While traditionally left-handed, Link was right-handed in Skyward Sword for the first time in The Legend of Zelda franchise due to the Nintendo Wii's motion controls.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was announced at the latest Nintendo Direct with an official trailer. The trailer showcased the upcoming Nintendo Switch remaster's control schemes. The original game for Nintendo Wii used the Wii Remote and Nunchuck's motion controls, and the Switch replicated that using the two Joycons. However, an additional control scheme will allow players to use the control sticks in place of the motion controls so that they can play in handheld mode or on the Switch Lite. A pair of Joycons designed like the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield will release simultaneously with the remaster.
Skyward Sword originally was released for the Nintendo Wii in November 2011. The game introduced the origins of many iconic elements of the franchise such as Link, Ganondorf, the Master Sword and Hyrule. The story revolved around Link traveling from Skyloft to the Surface in order to rescue Zelda and imprison an ancient demon king named Demise. The Nintendo Switch remaster is being released to celebrate Skyward Sword’s tenth anniversary and the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Developed and published by Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD goes on sale July 16 for the Nintendo Switch.
Source: Twitter