Just because The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 via the GameCube library doesn't mean the fan-favorite adventure won't see a dedicated port.
That's according to Nate Bihldorff, senior vice president of product development at Nintendo of America, who spoke with Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys. Bihldorff emphasized that the availability of a game on Nintendo Switch Online does not preclude the possibility of a remaster or remake.
Despite their popularity within the Zelda franchise, both 2003's The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess have yet to be ported to either the original Nintendo Switch or the upcoming Switch 2.
Some fans have expressed concern that they might never see a full remaster of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, especially since it was already ported to the Wii U in 2013 and will soon be accessible through Nintendo's premium subscription service upon the Nintendo Switch 2's release on June 5."[We] got to ask a whole bunch of questions and, in typical Nintendo fashion, we didn't get too many answers to things, but I did ask if having the Wind Waker on [Nintendo Switch Online] precludes [Nintendo Switch 2] from getting the actual Wii U port at some point, and he was very quick to say no. All options are on the table.
"Obviously, nothing's confirmed one way or another, but there are many examples of games that are on NSO and [you can] still get them in a different way, whether it's a remake or just the same port version. So, interesting that they didn't say it's not happening, but essentially it was never say never."
During last week's Nintendo Direct presentation, it was revealed that GameCube titles are being added to Nintendo Switch Online as part of its premium library.
### The Best Nintendo Switch Online Gamecube GamesThis significant update to the Nintendo Switch Online library will provide subscribers with access to a variety of classic 2000s-era titles. At launch this summer, fans can look forward to playing F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and, of course, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The library is set to expand further in the coming years, with titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on the horizon.
Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date faced delays in the United States due to import tariffs introduced by President Trump, causing financial market fluctuations. Shortly after, Nintendo Canada also confirmed that pre-orders would be delayed in their region.
For more information, be sure to check out everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
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