Every Legend of Zelda Game on Nintendo Switch in 2025

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017

Breath of the Wild launched alongside the Nintendo Switch, revolutionizing the Zelda franchise with unprecedented open-world freedom. Players can explore every visible landmark as Link emerges from a century-long slumber to rescue Princess Zelda from Calamity Ganon, the primal evil infesting Hyrule Castle. This landmark title redefined open-world adventure gaming.

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - 2018

Originally released for Wii U, this action-packed hack-and-slash game brings together characters from across the Zelda universe. The Switch version includes all original content plus special Breath of the Wild-themed costumes for Link and Zelda.

Cadence of Hyrule - 2019

This innovative rhythm-based roguelike blends Crypt of the NecroDancer's gameplay with Zelda's iconic universe. Featuring stunning pixel art and an incredible soundtrack, players help Zelda, Link, and Cadence thwart the musical villain Octavo.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - 2019

A complete remake of the 1993 Game Boy classic, this charming adventure follows Link's journey through Koholint Island. Players solve the mystery of the Wind Fish while collecting the Instruments of the Sirens across multiple dungeons.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - 2020

This Warriors-style prequel reveals events leading to Breath of the Wild's Great Calamity. Playable characters include Link, Zelda, and all four Champions, with additional content available through two DLC waves.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - 2021

The enhanced Wii remaster showcases the earliest events in Zelda's timeline. Players can choose between motion controls using Joy-Cons or traditional button-only gameplay while discovering the origins of the Master Sword.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 2023

Breath of the Wild's sequel shattered sales records with its expanded world featuring sky islands and underground depths. Players battle the resurrected Ganondorf while exploring Hyrule's most ambitious map yet.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - 2024

This groundbreaking entry features Princess Zelda as the protagonist in a beautiful 2D style inspired by Link's Awakening. The game introduces innovative puzzle-solving mechanics that redefine series conventions.

Available Zelda Games With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

The Expansion Pack service grants access to classic Zelda titles including:

• The Legend of Zelda (NES)
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• A Link to the Past including Four Swords
• Ocarina of Time
• Majora's Mask
• The Minish Cap
• Both Oracle titles
• Link's Awakening DX

Upcoming Zelda Games

While Echoes of Wisdom may be the final Switch-exclusive Zelda title, Nintendo has confirmed a live-action Zelda film in development. The Switch 2's backward compatibility ensures these games will remain playable on the new system.