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This guide shows how to download and install updates for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn about the latest update and its patch notes as well as past software updates for the game!
List of Contents
Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Update Version 1.0.1 on August 10, 2021 almost one month after the game's official release. The following update patch notes is taken from the official Nintendo Support website.
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With the The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game selected on the Home Screen, press the + button on your Switch to view the game data.
Select Software Update from the left tab.
You can update your game Via the Internet or you can Match Version with Local Users.
If you have trouble updating your game, you can refer to the following solutions.
Depending on Nintendo's server maintenance status, you may not be able to update your game. You can check their official website for more information.
If your update still would not push through, check if your Switch is connected to the internet.
You can check your internet status by going to the System Settings from the Home screen, and selecting Internet on the left tab.
If the problem persists, you can try restarting your Switch or your router.
With the The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game selected on the Home screen, press the + button on your Switch to view the game data. Check if the update version number is the same with the current released version.
Select Software Information from the left tab. You can go to the Nintendo eShop to see if your game is up-to-date.
There are currently no past updates for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. This section will be updated if any future updates are released.
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