The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Improvements Include:
- Optional help from Fi: Fi only appears in cutscenes or when necessary, and can otherwise be summoned manually to provide advice or guidance.
- Enhanced framerate: The game runs at 60 frames per second, resulting in smoother gameplay.
- Fast-forward dialogue: Text shown onscreen can be fast-forwarded by pressing the B Button.
- Streamlined item information: Explanation for collectable items, such as insects and materials, only appear the first time the item is collected.
- Skippable cutscenes: Cutscenes can be skipped by pressing the – Button.
- Autosave: Game progress will be saved automatically, in addition to the existing manual save option. The game also now features three save slots that can be used interchangeably.
- Skippable tutorial dialogues: The introductory player tutorials have been streamlined.
These tweaks and more have been added to make for a smoother play experience on Nintendo Switch. For additional information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and to pre-order the game, visit https://www.zelda.com/skyward-sword-hd/. To learn more about these new quality of life features, check out the Legend of Zelda Facebook page and Nintendo of America Twitter account.
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