The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess across the outlets.
Nintendo is phasing out the Switch in February 2027, just weeks ahead of the console's 10-year anniversaryNintendo has confirmed that production of the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED Model will cease in mid-February 2027, just before the console's 10th anniversary. While sales will continue through 2026, the company will no longer sell hardware to retailers or on its own store after that date. This decision comes as the Switch approaches its decade-long lifespan and faces potential competition from a successor console.- Nash Weedle claims a revised Zelda: Twilight Princess is coming to Switch 2Leaker Nash Weedle claims that a revised version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is planned for release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While Weedle's track record is inconsistent, he has accurately predicted some Nintendo Direct dates in the past.
Ocarina Of Time Fan Project Bows Out Before Nintendo Comes KnockingA fan project recreating The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine has been canceled by its creator, CryZENx, due to fears of legal action from Nintendo. This decision comes shortly after Nintendo announced its own remake of the game for the Nintendo Switch 2. The creator cited "Nintendo ninjas" as the reason for stopping development, highlighting Nintendo's history of protecting its intellectual property.
Shigeru Miyamoto decided Zelda dungeons aren't "really that much fun" while making Ocarina of Time, but they're what I'm looking forward to in the remakeShigeru Miyamoto expressed doubts about the fun factor of traditional Zelda dungeons even during the development of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Despite his reservations, the author finds the classic dungeon designs of Ocarina of Time to be memorable and looks forward to experiencing them with modern graphics in an upcoming remake.
Does The Ocarina Of Time Remake Teaser Signal Zelda’s Sanding Down Its Edges?A teaser for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has raised concerns about Nintendo potentially 'sanding down' the series' unique artistic edges for broader market appeal, especially in light of the upcoming live-action movie. While the remake's visuals are technically impressive, the author worries it lacks the distinct personality seen in previous Zelda titles and may be overly sanitized for mass consumption.
Talking Point: Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?Nintendo has announced a June Nintendo Direct presentation, prompting speculation about upcoming game announcements. Staff members from Nintendo Life shared their predictions, hoping for reveals of major first-party titles like a new 3D Mario, Luigi's Mansion 4, and remakes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess. They also anticipate updates on games like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wrath Weave and Splatoon Raiders, alongside potential dormant franchise revivals.
Aonuma was stunned by Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 when developing Zelda Twilight PrincessThe Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma revealed in a resurfaced 2005 interview that he was stunned by Capcom's Resident Evil 4 while developing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Aonuma expressed admiration for Resident Evil 4's direction and gameplay, stating he learned a lot from it.
Zelda boss Eiji Aonuma was so impressed with Resident Evil 4 that he thought "I should have done it myself"The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that he was highly impressed by Resident Evil 4 during the development of Twilight Princess, even feeling he should have created it himself. Aonuma discussed his transition to producer and how he learned from Resident Evil 4's direction, while also noting that the Resident Evil team might have been inspired by Zelda.
Eiji Aonuma believed it was his "fault" that The Wind Waker wasn't as meaty as other Zelda gamesThe Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma expressed that he felt responsible for The Wind Waker's perceived lack of content, attributing it to the need to make the game more compact for its release. He aimed to avoid a similar impression with future titles. The article also briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto's desire for horseback combat in Twilight Princess.- Morning PatchesThis article provides updates on various game patches and modifications. It highlights official patches for Frogdoku 3.0.0, an Early Access update for Far Far West, and a PC update for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Zelda: Twilight Princess did what Ocarina of Time couldn't because Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto really "wanted to see Link fight on horseback"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess implemented mounted combat, a feature Shigeru Miyamoto had desired since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While Ocarina of Time allowed horseback riding, it lacked combat capabilities, a gap Twilight Princess filled with Link fighting on horseback. Director Eiji Aonuma confirmed Miyamoto's long-standing wish for this gameplay element.
Eiji Aonuma tried to "graduate" from Zelda after Wind Waker, but Shigeru Miyamoto assigned him to Twilight Princess anyway and he figured he "should give up escaping" his "fate"Eiji Aonuma revealed that he initially wanted to "graduate" from The Legend of Zelda series after directing three titles, including The Wind Waker. However, Shigeru Miyamoto assigned him to Twilight Princess, leading Aonuma to accept his "fate" as a Zelda game director. Aonuma noted that even his earlier game, Marvelous, shared essences with Zelda.
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port forced to change its name, and for once Nintendo has nothing to do with itThe unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, previously known as Dusk, has been renamed Dusklight due to a trademark conflict with the FPS game Dusk. The developers of the port and New Blood Interactive, the publisher of Dusk, reached a mutual agreement to avoid confusion. New Blood Interactive has also offered some Dusk Switch keys to the Dusklight community and hinted at a potential crossover.
Random: Nintendo Once Sent WWE's Cody Rhodes A "Cease And Desist"WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo sent him a 'kind' cease and desist letter due to his use of the Triforce logo on his wrestling boots. Rhodes explained his admiration for the Triforce's principles of power, courage, and wisdom, which he found applicable to his wrestling career. He also expressed his love for The Legend of Zelda series, specifically mentioning Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker.
"I also got a cease and desist from Nintendo": WWE Champion Cody Rhodes explains why he stopped wearing his…WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo once issued him a cease and desist letter for using the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling gear. He also drew parallels between the release of Twilight Princess and fan reception to The Wind Waker's art style, comparing it to fan campaigns in professional wrestling.
Dusk is a reverse-engineered reimplementation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessA new open-source project called Dusk has been released, offering a reverse-engineered reimplementation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for PC. This project allows players to experience the game on platforms like PC and Steam Deck, with a native Linux version available. Dusk does not include copyrighted assets, requiring users to provide their own copy of the original game.
Games Inbox: Are you saving up for the PS6?Readers discuss the upcoming PlayStation 6, with many expressing reluctance to spend over £500 on a new console given current financial pressures and the existing capabilities of current-generation hardware. The discussion also touches on the potential for ongoing DLC for single-player games, the success of Pokémon Pokopia, and the retirement of Nintendo veteran Takashi Tezuka.
An unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess just releasedAn unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released. This project, built on a decompilation effort that began in 2020, supports PC, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux, offering features like higher framerates, custom models, and various gameplay tweaks.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally gets a fan-made PC port, and I can't wait to see what modders do…A fan-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released following years of decompilation efforts. The port offers enhanced features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, and support for mods, with further updates planned by the development team.
Zelda: Twilight Princess unofficially ported to PC with lots of extra features & quality of lifeAn unofficial enhanced port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released for PC and is planned for iOS and Android. This port includes higher resolution, uncapped framerates, and numerous quality of life improvements such as gyro aiming, custom models, and Steam Deck support.