may be getting a new lease on life, thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2. According to recent leaks, a revamped version of the critically acclaimed title is reportedly in development for the next-generation console. While Nintendo has yet to confirm these rumors, the possibility has sparked widespread excitement among fans eager to revisit Hyrule with enhanced visuals and performance.
originally launched in 2017 as a cross-generational release for both the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch. Though it was a stunning achievement for its time, its roots as a Wii U game meant that it couldn’t fully take advantage of the Switch’s hardware. As a result, many fans have long hoped for an upgraded version of the game, particularly as the sequel,, set a new technical benchmark earlier this year.
According to Nintendo insider Samus Hunter, work is underway on a «better version» of for the Nintendo Switch 2. Although the details are sparse,this project is rumored to be part of a broader effort by Nintendo to optimize select first-party titles for its upcoming hardware. This aligns with previous reports that was featured in a closed-door Nintendo Switch 2 tech demo shown to developers in 2023. It’s unclear whether the demo and the purported upgraded version are the same project, but they appear to share a common goal: bringing Hyrule to the next generation.
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Samus Hunter’s track record with leaks is mixed but includes some notable successes, such as teasing the announcement of for the Nintendo Switch just before its reveal.While this lends some credibility to the report, fans should approach the news with caution. Nintendo remains characteristically tight-lipped, declining to comment on the rumors.
The speculation surrounding a potential upgrade is just the latest in a flurry of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Over the past few months, leaks have suggested
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