About this game

A CLASSIC ADVENTURE, REDEFINED The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD takes the classic quest and optimizes it for Nintendo Switch, improving the experience in a number of ways including: Enhanced performance Improved motion controls with the Joy-Con controllers All-new button controls, allowing you to choose your style of play Various quality-of-life enhancements, including refinements to player tutorials and general guidance throughout the adventure DISCOVER WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Soar through the clouds and witness the origins of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. This classic quest has been enhanced for Nintendo Switch with smoother motion controls, as well as newly-added button controls. EVERY LEGEND HAS AN ORIGIN Depicting the earliest tale in The Legend of Zelda timeline, a young knight must journey between the endless sky and the mythical surface below in search of his childhood friend, Zelda. As their destiny unfolds, a wicked plan to resurrect an ancient evil force is set in motion, orchestrated by a mysterious demon lord… PLAY YOUR WAY Choose from two unique ways to experience this epic adventure. Swing your sword and angle your slashes with intuitive motion controls that match your movements or – for the first time – take advantage of the newly-added button controls, ideal for playing in handheld mode or on Nintendo Switch Lite. Enhanced motion controls put you in the middle of the action. Swing the right Joy-Con to swing your sword in-game and use the left Joy-Con to raise your shield to block enemy attacks. Physical movements like these can also be used with items, such as wielding a bow and arrow or rolling bombs along the ground. Using button controls offers a more traditional The Legend of Zelda experience, with sword swings controlle…

How to activate

Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select “Enter Code” on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code.Any letters and symbols not used with prepaid codes (i.e. O, I, Z, commas, hyphens, etc.) will be disabled from the on-screen keyboard. Select “Send” to confirm. The game will begin downloading once the code is confirmed.The game icon will appear on the HOME menu, with a download status bar. The status bar will disappear once the game download is complete.