The wait is almost over. On July 16, Switch owners can experience a semi-new Zelda game with the launch of Skyward Sword HD. Ahead of its arrival, Nintendo has released another trailer showing off its improved graphics and a bit of reworked gameplay.
Skyward Sword might not be the most popular Zelda game on the planet, but it'll be a welcome addition to the Switch's growing Zelda lineup. The latest trailer – titled A Hero Rises – shows off more than two minutes of the game in action. Both returning veterans and Skyward Sword newcomers alike will find a game that takes full advantage of the Switch's hardware, while still staying faithful to its source material.
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You can check out the Skyward Sword: A Hero Rises trailer below:
"Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny," Nintendo said of the title. "Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in the earliest story of the Legend of Zelda series."
Even if you've never played a Zelda game before, Skyward Sword is a solid entry point. Breath of the Wild might be garnering all the attention lately, but as the first game in a convoluted timeline, Skyward Sword is an easy entry to jump into.
Nintendo had previously revealed that updates on Switch include skippable cutscenes, faster dialogue, and a fan recently spotted an autosave feature – ensuring you don't lose any progress. You'll also have new options for controlling Link and won't have to rely entirely on motion controls, which should come as a welcome fact for Switch Lite owners.
Skyward Sword may not be the game Zelda fans wanted to see in 2021, but it should be an entertaining way to pass the time until Breath of the Wild 2 launches next year. We recently got a closer look at the long-awaited game at E3, although much of it remains an enigma.
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