This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise, and it seems likely that Nintendo Switch fans will have many ways to celebrate the event. One could be in the form of a Zelda anniversary compilation featuring older games in the franchise. Rumors are circulating about that collection, and a new trademark may lend them some credibility. Twitter user @KeliosFR (via. @ Okami13_) points out Nintendo has been approved for a new trademark in Australia for “Phantom hourglass. Zelda fans may know that as the sequel to the Nintendo DS The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
The Tweet from @ Okami13_ can be found below.
Phantom Hourglass trademark registered in Australia supports the theory that a Zelda 35th Anniversary Remaster Pack is coming to Switch this year.
– through @KeliosFR #Nintendo # Zelda35th pic.twitter.com/9YMAhEkB0N
– Okami (@ Okami13_) February 9, 2021
Last year marked the 35th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. Nintendo celebrated the occasion with a number of different offers, in particular Super Mario 3D All-Stars, an excellent compilation of three classic Mario games. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Zelda get a similar offer for his own anniversary. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is one of the few Wii U games yet to be ported to the Nintendo Switch, so a collection of that game and Phantom hourglass (and maybe Ocarina of Time) would make a lot of sense!
It is of course equally plausible that Nintendo could release a remake of the game, as opposed to a port. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass released in 2007, and could benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Developer Grezzo has a long history working on the Zelda franchise, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening released on Switch in 2019. Since then, the developer has been remarkably quiet. Perhaps Zelda fans can expect another remake to be released this year instead!
Until Nintendo makes an official announcement, Zelda fans will have to wait patiently. The franchise means a lot to the company, so fans can rest assured that something big is in the works. An announcement from the company couldn’t be far off!
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