You can play several Zelda games on Nintendo Switch in two ways: buy a standalone Switch release, or download a Nintendo Classics app and access older games with the required Nintendo Switch Online membership. The membership tier matters: some classics are included with standard Nintendo Switch Online, while others require the Expansion Pack. Nintendo’s catalogue varies by region and can change, so confirm availability in your local eShop.
Standalone Zelda games for Nintendo Switch
These are individual Switch games, separate from the Nintendo Classics subscription libraries. Nintendo’s US store and official Zelda portal list the following notable releases; the list is not an exhaustive catalogue of every regional or third-party listing.
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- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — a standalone Nintendo Switch game. Nintendo also lists a separate Nintendo Switch 2 Edition; check the edition and console before buying. Nintendo US store listing and official Zelda portal.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — a standalone Nintendo Switch game, with a separately listed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Nintendo US store listing and official Zelda portal.
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom — a Nintendo Switch release listed on Nintendo’s official Zelda portal. Official Zelda portal.
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening — the Nintendo Switch release. It is distinct from Link’s Awakening DX, the Game Boy version available through Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo US store listing, official Zelda portal, and Nintendo Switch Online announcement.
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — a standalone Switch release that launched July 16, 2021. Nintendo lists TV, handheld, and tabletop modes and says compatibility and experience may differ on Switch Lite. Nintendo US product page.
Related Switch games in the Zelda franchise
Some Switch releases feature Zelda characters or settings but are not mainline entries in the series. Nintendo’s official portal also lists Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, and Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. Check the game’s local store listing for current availability. Official Zelda portal.
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Older games are accessed through the relevant Nintendo Classics app, rather than bought as individual Switch releases. Nintendo’s October 16, 2024 announcement lists these Zelda games and membership tiers:
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- Discover Hyrule as never before: by making your own path, choices, and consequences
- Ingenuity is the key to survival: find multiple solutions to tons of dynamic puzzles
- Surprises hide around every corner: scavenge weapons, armor, plants, animals, and more
- Live off the land: find weapons and armor, cook food, and brew elixirs
- Utilize special technology: the in-game Sheikah Slate controls, objects and enemies in fun ways
| Classic game | Library and membership listed by Nintendo |
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| The Legend of Zelda (NES) | NES library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES) | NES library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Super NES) | Super NES library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Game Boy) | Game Boy library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Game Boy Color) | Game Boy library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Game Boy Color) | Game Boy library; standard Nintendo Switch Online |
| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64) | Nintendo 64 library; Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Nintendo 64) | Nintendo 64 library; Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Game Boy Advance) | Game Boy Advance library; Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
These tiers reflect Nintendo’s October 16, 2024 announcement; service libraries can change. Nintendo Support says standard membership includes the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries, while Expansion Pack adds Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance libraries, among others. Check the current membership and game listings for your region before subscribing. Nintendo announcement and Nintendo Support: Nintendo Switch Online classic games.
Nintendo’s overview page advertised “over 150” Nintendo Classics titles when accessed October 11, 2026. That figure covers the broader service collection, not the number of Zelda games. Nintendo Switch Online overview.
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- Discover Hyrule as never before: by making your own path, choices, and consequences
- Ingenuity is the key to survival: find multiple solutions to tons of dynamic puzzles
- Surprises hide around every corner: scavenge weapons, armor, plants, animals, and more
- Live off the land: find weapons and armor, cook food, and brew elixirs
- Utilize special technology: the in-game Sheikah Slate controls objects and enemies in fun ways
How to get and play a Zelda game
- For a standalone release: find the game in your regional Nintendo eShop or Nintendo’s local store, then confirm the listing is for Nintendo Switch, not a Switch 2 Edition. Physical availability may also vary by region.
- For a classic: check which Nintendo Classics library contains the game and whether it requires standard Nintendo Switch Online or the Expansion Pack. Download the relevant Nintendo Classics app and use a qualifying membership to access its library. Nintendo’s support page explains the available libraries. Nintendo Support.
- Check play modes for the specific release: modes and compatibility are game-specific. For example, Nintendo lists TV, handheld, and tabletop modes for Skyward Sword HD and notes a possible difference on Switch Lite. Nintendo product page.
Switch and Switch 2 listings are not interchangeable
Nintendo lists separate Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Its US store also lists a Switch 2 release of Ocarina of Time scheduled for November 5, 2026; as of October 11, 2026, that date had not arrived, so it should not be treated as already available. This is distinct from the Nintendo 64 version of Ocarina of Time in the Expansion Pack library for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo US store: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo US store: Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo Switch Online announcement.
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