The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD File Size Revealed

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword file size has been revealed. It is considerably larger than the Wii version that was released for the Nintendo Wii U.

Nintendo has announced an HD release for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Nintendo Wii U. This will come with an update to the game’s visuals and support for analog controls in addition to motion controls. It will be available to purchase from the Nintendo eShop for $59.99 or £49.99.

Ahead of the release of the game on July 16, 2021, the file size has been listed on the Nintendo eShop. It is roughly 7.5 to 7.7 GB as per the listing seen on the eShop.

How does this compare to the Nintendo Wii version? The file size of the Wii version is under 4 GB so this is considerably larger, almost twice the size of the original game.

Here is a description of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD that is taken from the listing on the Nintendo eShop.

Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Master realistic swordplay that matches your movements
Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents’ defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system’s increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly-added button only control scheme—perfect for playing in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be out on July 16, 2021, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.