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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Switch2021Windows, macOS, LinuxBeta

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Project page on github.com.

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Original console
Switch · Nintendo, 2017
Runs on
Native PC
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Method
RecompThe original machine code translated automatically into C or C++, with tools like N64Recomp or ReXGlue.
Status
Beta
Latest release
1.0.3 ↗
Last update
Oct 2026

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About The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the 2011 game Skyward Sword that features enhanced graphics and frame rate. The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p, an intuitive auto-save function and a streamlined item description among other improvements.

Released
16 Jul 2021
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Modes
Single player
Series
The Legend of Zelda
Developer
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
Publisher
Nintendo
Rating
80/100 from 77 ratings

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Is the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD PC port finished?
It is in beta: playable, with known issues. Its last update was Oct 2026, and the latest release is 1.0.3.
Which systems does it run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is it an emulator?
No. SkyRecomp translates the original game code into native code, so it runs without an emulator.

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