Zeldapedia:Zelda News Archive

Archived news from the main page. For the latest Zelda community news, see {{Zelda News}}.

2009

June 24, 2009: Two new Tingle games have been announced for Japan: Too Much Tingle Pack, a DSiWare game currently available for 500 DS Points, and Color Changing Tingle's Love Balloon Trip, a sequel to Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland.
September 15, 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is scheduled to be released on December 7th, 2009 in North America and December 11th, 2009 in Europe.
November 6, 2009: A second trailer, screenshots, and new information are revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.
December 11, 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is released in Europe.
December 29, 2009: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is released in Japan.

2010

January 6, 2010: The release date for The Legend of Zelda Wii has been announced for the end of 2010.
June 15, 2010: Information regarding The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is unveiled at E3. Due to development improvements, the game is set to be released in 2011.
June 15, 2010: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is unveiled at E3.
September 29, 2010: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 3DS is announced.
December 22, 2010: Shigeru Miyamoto announces that the development of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, scheduled for release in 2011, is over halfway completed.
December 23, 2010: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is voted by GameFAQs users as the Game of the Decade (2000-2009). The results may be viewed here.

2011

January 25, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is revealed to not be a Nintendo 3DS launch title, and will instead be released some time after E3.
January 31, 2011: Satoru Iwata noted in Nintendo's third quarter financial report that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will be released before The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The report also revealed that Shigeru Miyamoto's team is "entering into the final completion stage" of Skyward Sword.
February 21, 2011: The Legend of Zelda series celebrates its 25th anniversary.
March 9, 2011: It has been announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest will be released as part of the Ocarina of Time 3D remake.
March 2, 2011: A new trailer and images are revealed at the Game Developers Conference for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, respectively. Also, Satoru Iwata announces that Ocarina of Time 3D is intended for a June 2011 release and that a 25th anniversary title is being worked on.
June 7, 2011: Shigeru Miyamoto has detailed Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series 25th anniversary plans. Alongside the Nintendo 3DS release of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Nintendo will be hosting a series of live symphonies. These symphonies will later be released, free of charge, on a soundtrack available for anyone who purchases The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and registers his or her copy with Club Nintendo.
June 16, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is released in Japan.
June 17, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is released in Europe.
June 19, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is released in North America.
August 31, 2011: The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are re-released on the Nintendo 3DS's eShop.
September 26, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is released on DSiWare in Europe.
September 28, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is released on DSiWare in North America.
November 18, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is released in Europe.
November 20, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is released in North America.
November 23, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is released in Japan.
November 24, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is released in Australia.
December 14, 2011: It is announced that The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap will be released as one of ten free Virtual Console games available to Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors.
December 15, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and other 3DS Ambassador games are released in Australia.
December 16, 2011: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and other 3DS Ambassador games are released in Japan, Europe, and North America.
December 21, 2011: Hyrule Historia is released in Japan.

2012

February 22, 2012: Eiji Aonuma releases Swapnote message to Nintendo 3DS users.
March 13, 2012: It is announced that a costume of Link will be available in Dynasty Warriors VS for the Nintendo 3DS, set to be released on April 26 in Japan.
March 30, 2012: IGN ranks the Master Sword as the best video game weapon ever. The result may be viewed here.
April 12, 2012: Shigeru Miyamoto tells Edge that he would like to make a Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo 3DS that is "based on, or starting from" The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.; The Legend of Zelda is released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia.
May 20, 2012: Nintendo has released worldwide shipment figures for games in the Legend of Zelda series. The game with the most shipments is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 with 7.6 million worldwide.
June 5, 2012: The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, a mini-game featured in the upcoming NintendoLand for the Wii U, is shown at E3 2012.
June 6, 2012: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan.
June 7, 2012: Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the next Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U with Entertainment Weekly. According to him, it is in the research and development stage.
June 12, 2012: According to Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo is debating whether to develop a remake of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past or The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for the Nintendo 3DS.
August 16, 2012: Dark Horse Comics announces that Hyrule Historia will be released in North America on January 29, 2013.
September 13, 2012: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia.
November 22, 2012: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America.
November 28, 2012: Satoru Iwata tells IGN that Nintendo will announce the launch date for the Wii U's Legend of Zelda game in the future, but right now is not the proper time to do so.

2013

January 23, 2013: A high-definition remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was unveiled on an installment of Nintendo Direct, with a fall 2013 release date.
January 29, 2013: Dark Horse Comics and Nintendo release an English version of Hyrule Historia.
February 27, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Japan.
April 17, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, a new Zelda game for the Nintendo 3DS, is set to release during the 2013 holiday season.; The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are set to be released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America and Europe on May 30, 2013.
May 30, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America and Europe.
September 20, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is released on the Wii U eShop, and a download code for the game now comes bundled with select purchases of the Wii U.
September 26, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD has its retail release in Japan.
November 22, 2013: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has its retail release in North America and Europe.
December 18, 2013: Hyrule Warriors (working title) is announced on Nintendo Direct.

2014

January 30, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is released for the Wii U eShop in North America.
February 12, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is released for the Wii U eShop in Japan.
April 30, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is released for the Wii U eShop in Japan.
May 6, 2014: Vimeo user Michael Eurek releases footage of the Temple of Time from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time redesigned using Unreal Engine 4. The video can be viewed here.
May 27, 2014: It is announced that Hyrule Warriors will have minimal voice acting, similar to games thus far in the main series.
May 29, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is released for the Wii U eShop in Europe.
June 11, 2014: At E3 2014, trailers for Wii U games The Legend of Zelda and Hyrule Warriors are shown, as well as gameplay for Hyrule Warriors.
August 14, 2014: Hyrule Warriors is released in Japan.
September 13, 2014: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is released in Japan.
September 19, 2014: Hyrule Warriors is released in Europe.
September 19, 2014: A demo for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, featuring Link as one of the five available characters, is released on the eShop.
September 26, 2014: Hyrule Warriors is released in North America.
October 3, 2014: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is released in North America and Europe.
October 6, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS Theme called Zelda: Two Worlds is released along with other 3DS themes.
November 5, 2014: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for the Nintendo 3DS is announced and is set to be released in spring 2015.
December 5, 2014: The first gameplay trailer of The Legend of Zelda for Wii U is presented with Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma .

2015

February 6, 2015: Netflix is reportedly developing a new live-action series based on the Legend of Zelda.
February 13, 2015: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is released in North America and Europe.
March 28, 2015: Producer Eiji Aonuma announced in a video update that The Legend of Zelda (Wii U) is no longer expected to be released by the end of the year since the scope of the project now exceeds their original expectations. Accordingly, Nintendo has no plans to show more of the game at E3 2015.
June 17, 2015: At E3 2015, Hyrule Warriors Legends and The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes are revealed for the Nintendo 3DS, to be released in 2016 and Fall 2015 respectively.
July 11, 2015: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata passes away due to complications caused by cancer.
November 12, 2015: A Nintendo Direct video presentation reveals an HD version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to be released in 2016 along with The Legend of Zelda (Wii U). In addition a female version of Link named Linkle is revealed as a playable character for Hyrule Warriors Legends, which will be released on March 2016.

2016

June 14, 2016: At E3 2016, information about the upcoming Zelda game, revealed to be titled Breath of the Wild, is revealed through a new trailer and a detailed gameplay demonstration.
October 20, 2016: Nintendo reveals the first presentation of the Nintendo Switch with a version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild showing new features and enemies. The presentation can also be viewed here.
December 12, 2016: Nintendo has released the "30th Anniversary - The Legend of Zelda" amiibo series consisting of four new amiibo, The Legend of Zelda Link, The Ocarina of Time Link, and The Wind Waker Toon Link and Zelda.

2017

January 12, 2017: During the Switch Presentation 2017, Nintendo publishes a new trailer of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch revealing officially the release date, on March 3rd.
March 3, 2017: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is released for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.
April 12, 2017: A Nintendo Direct video presentation reveals three new amiibo for the "30th Anniversary - The Legend of Zelda" series, and their official release date, on June 23th.
June 13, 2017: At E3 2017, Nintendo has published an Expansion Pass trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, revealing more about the Trial of the Sword, the Hero's Path and Master modes and the new equipment from the DLC Pack 1, as well as the name of the DLC Pack 2 based on "The Champions' Ballad".
June 13, 2017: At E3 2017, Nintendo has announced four new amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, dedicated to the four Champions Daruk, Mipha, Revali and Urbosa.