The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was released for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan, introducing players to a new cel-shaded art style and a different narrative within the Zelda series.
The game was released in North America, bringing the new Zelda experience to a wider audience and receiving critical acclaim for its art style and gameplay.
The European release allowed players across Europe to access the game, further solidifying its popularity and impact on the Zelda franchise.
The game became available in Australia, completing the major initial regional releases for the GameCube title.