The excitement surrounding The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 via the GameCube library has sparked discussions about potential future ports. According to Nate Bihldorff, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of product development, the availability of a game on Nintendo Switch Online does not rule out the possibility of a remaster or remake. This statement was made during an interview with Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys, where Bihldorff emphasized that all options remain open for beloved titles like The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, which have yet to be ported to the Nintendo Switch or its successor.
Despite The Wind Waker being previously ported to the Wii U in 2013 and soon to be accessible through Nintendo's premium subscription service upon the Nintendo Switch 2 release on June 5, fans are hopeful for a full remaster. Bihldorff's comments suggest that Nintendo is keeping its options open, noting that games available on Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) can still be released in other formats, such as remakes or different port versions.
The addition of GameCube titles to the Nintendo Switch Online library, announced during last week's Nintendo Direct, is a significant enhancement. Subscribers will soon enjoy a variety of classic 2000s-era games at launch this summer, including F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and, of course, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The library is set to grow over time, with titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on the horizon.
Recent economic developments have also affected the Nintendo Switch 2's market. The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the United States was delayed due to import tariffs, a situation that also impacted Nintendo Canada, causing a delay in pre-orders there as well.
For those eager to stay updated, be sure to check out everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct to get the latest on what's coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
