Nintendo officially announced The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword as a new installment in the Zelda series, revealing its unique motion control gameplay for the Wii.
The game was released in Japan, launching Nintendo’s innovative motion-controlled Zelda experience.
The game was released in North America, expanding the player base for Nintendo's franchise.
The game launched in Europe and Australia, completing the worldwide distribution in its initial release period.
Nintendo announced a remastered HD version of Skyward Sword for the Nintendo Switch, featuring updated controls and graphics.
Nintendo released the HD remaster of Skyward Sword on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new control options and enhanced visuals.
The surface world is created, and the floating island of Skyloft is established after the ancient catastrophe. Humans live peacefully on Skyloft.
Link and Zelda are born in Skyloft as childhood friends, destined to play pivotal roles in the future.
Skyward Sword Tournament is held on Skyloft as a tradition to select the Knight Academy's new Hero's Spirit, attended by Link and Zelda.
During the tournament, Zelda falls through a mysterious portal to the surface world, prompting Link to embark on a quest to rescue her.
Link obtains the Goddess Sword from the Knight Academy, the precursor to the Master Sword, to aid in his journey.
Link descends from Skyloft to the surface world for the first time, beginning his exploration of the mysterious lands below.
Link bonds with Fi, the spirit residing within the Goddess Sword, who guides him on his quest.
Link embarks on a journey to obtain the three Sacred Flames from the Fire, Water, and Earth Temples to unlock the path to the sealed chamber.
Link confronts and defeats Demise, the malevolent force threatening the world, restoring peace to the surface and Skyloft.
With the Sacred Flames collected, the Goddess Sword transforms into the Master Sword, a legendary blade destined to battle evil.
Link and Zelda return to Skyloft, bringing peace and signaling a new era of harmony.
