Honestly, a Wind Waker Switch port sounded like a dream come true at the advent of the console, and now it's finally here on the Switch 2. I've been a Zelda fan since I could pick up a controller, and in my many years exploring the lands of Hyrule or riding the waves on the King of Red Lions, few games have recaptured the magic and the wonder that emanates from every second of Wind Waker.
Despite this port being the original game and not the HD version from the days of the Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is still fantastic and definitely worth picking up a Switch Online subscription for.
Is Zelda Wind Waker on Nintendo Switch?
Yes, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is available on the Nintendo Switch 2. It comes as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which also includes GameCube games like Soul Calibur and Mario Smash Football. The version available isn't Wind Waker HD from the Wii U, but it does feature some quality of life updates, such as visual enhancements and easier button remapping.
Why isn't there a Zelda Wind Waker HD Switch port?
Honestly, we're not sure, as it would print money. The Wii U port of Wind Waker HD would run great on the Switch 2, but perhaps one day, we'll see a Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD double pack come to the console. We still hope for a total remake, though.
We hope this guide answered some questions you may have had. If you still have a couple of titles to play in the series, though, figure out where to start with our guide to the best Zelda games next.