It is possible that Nintendo may have more Legend of Zelda HD titles in store for this year. Fans have been perplexed by the lack of The Legend of Zelda titles for 2021, aside from the upcoming Skyward Sword, but there could be good reason for Nintendo's silence.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Zelda series, having started all the way back in 1986. The series is famous among the gaming community in-part due to its recognizable characters, memorable worlds, and unique tools. There were many games missing from the last Nintendo Direct, and The Legend of Zelda announcements were few and far between.
A Zelda Collection Seems Unavoidable
Disappointed fans may want to hold on to their rupees as there are still ways Nintendo can celebrate Zelda's birthday. If Mario's 35 anniversary is anything to go by, there could be a Zelda collection since Super Mario 3D All-Stars is breaking sales records. An anthology like this could include famous titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from Nintendo 64, Wind Waker from Nintendo GameCube, and Twilight Princess from Nintendo Wii. All those entries received some type of graphical remaster over the years, so a collection may be in the cards.
As aforementioned, the company did reveal an HD remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. This was meant to be the title to sustain fans until The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 news later this year. But with Mario getting the multiplayer title Super Mario Bros. 35 for Nintendo's online service, it feels like Zelda deserved more. The series has a multiplayer game, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, which seems perfect for Nintendo Switch Online. With opportunities for a collection, online games, or ports of old titles, there is a chance for a worthy celebration.
While speculative, it is hard to believe that there will not be more games coming to support the special occasion, especially since The Legend of Zelda is one of the most well-known series in Nintendo's collection. With no news for Breath of the Wild 2, remasters would be a way to keep the festivities going. Plus, with Skyward Sword HD already a best seller on Amazon, Nintendo might just be aiming to stagger releases to avoid conflict or oversaturation.
However, since Breath of the Wild 2 is the next main game, there may not be need for additional releases. But with no official or concrete mentions of more games, fans may want to keep their expectations in check. In any case, those looking to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 35 anniversary can boot up the old games or hop back into one of the Nintendo Switch releases.