Explore the reborn Koholint Island in one of the most beloved games in The Legend of Zelda series

Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island inhabited by strange and colorful locals. To return home, he must gather magical instruments across the island and awaken the Wind Fish.

Set out on an exciting (and adorable) adventure, faithfully rebuilt with a brand-new art style that appeals to fans and newcomers alike.



KOHOLINT ISLAND

Trouble in paradise?

No one wants to be shipwrecked, but there are worse places than the beautiful Koholint Island! Explore this tropical paradise, meet its colorful inhabitants, collect valuable treasures… and watch out for monsters!

Even if you’re stuck on Koholint Island, you can make the most of it. Join the locals in a variety of fun activities like fishing, trading, or rafting down a wild river!

GAMEPLAY

Get valuable tips on strategies, dungeons, or the new and improved controls.

To escape Koholint Island, Link must use all his skills—and every item he finds!

He’ll face many monsters on the island, and to defeat them he’ll need to master several basic moves.

USEFUL ITEMS

In the original Game Boy™ release of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, players had to switch between two buttons to use various tools. Fortunately, on Nintendo Switch the controls are improved!

MAP

Another major improvement over the original version is the new map system, which lets players mark important locations and replay significant conversations.

ADD amiibo™ TO THE ADVENTURE

Bring the Link amiibo (sold separately) on your quest and use it to unlock Shadow Link in the Chamber Dungeon.