"Nintendo Fuels Hopes for Zelda: Wind Waker HD on Switch 2"

Just because The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 via the GameCube library doesn't mean the fan-favorite adventure won't be ported.

That's according to Nintendo of America's senior vice president of product development, Nate Bihldorff, who shared with Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys that the availability of a game on Nintendo Switch Online's library does not preclude the developer from considering a remaster or remake.

Despite their popularity within the Zelda franchise, 2003's The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess have yet to be ported to the Nintendo Switch, including both the original and the Switch 2.

Consequently, some fans have expressed concerns that they might never see a full remaster, especially since *The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*—previously ported to the Wii U in 2013—will soon be accessible through Nintendo's premium subscription service upon the *Nintendo Switch 2* launch on June 5.

"We got to ask a whole bunch of questions and, in typical Nintendo fashion, we didn't get too many answers, 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, it's interesting that they didn't say it's not happening, but essentially it was 'never say never.'"

We learned during last week's Nintendo Direct presentation that GameCube titles are making their way to Nintendo Switch Online as part of its premium library.

### The Best Nintendo Switch Online Gamecube Games

The Best Nintendo Switch Online Gamecube Games

This is a significant addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library, providing subscribers access to a variety of classic 2000s-era titles. At launch this summer, fans can enjoy F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2, and, of course, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The library is set to expand in the coming years, with teased titles including Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and more.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date was delayed in the United States due to import tariffs enacted by President Trump, which affected financial markets. Shortly after, Nintendo Canada also confirmed that pre-orders would be delayed in their region.

For more information, check out everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.