In addition to featured titles including Soulcalibur II and F-ZERO GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is planned for inclusion in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service starting June 5th.
Wind Waker took the beloved franchise in a new directions when it arrived on the Nintendo GameCube in December of 2002 in Japan. The graphics are rendered in a cartoon-like, cel-shaded style; the gameplay focuses on sailing from island to island; and Princess Zelda herself exudes a surprising new personality.
Published in 2003, the two-disc soundtrack album ships domestically from distributor CDJapan, containing 133 music tracks and spanning 150 minutes in length. Music is by Zelda series composer Koji Kondo, with Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, and Toru Minegishi. The music’s tone is markedly lighter and jauntier than its successor Twilight Princess, showcasing a traditional Irish instrumental flair.
In October of 2013, Nintendo offered The Wind Waker HD Sound Selection—a remastered selection of music from the game—to Club Nintendo members to promote the adventure game’s high-definition port. The Wii U launch trailer is streaming on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel.
From the product page:
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker makes its glorious return on the Wii U console with gorgeous HD graphics and enhanced game features. In this timeless classic with a unique and colorful "toon-shaded" art style, players guide Link as he sets out on the massive Great Sea to find his kidnapped sister. You will sail the seas in search of lost islands, fight fearsome enemies, take on mighty bosses, and seek out the legendary Triforce.CDJapan - The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker Original Soundtrack
On our way to play The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 18, 2025
Sailing onto #NintendoSwitch2 for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on June 5th. pic.twitter.com/QXR0UANFJA