Zelda Officially Returns This Year With Wind Waker-Inspired Release

Thanks to the recent surprise success of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker browser adaption, as well as an unofficial 4K “remaster”, the 2003 action-adventure game has found itself back in the spotlight, over two decades since it was first released.

Set across a series of islands in a vast sea, Wind Waker follows the story of Link as he embarks on a quest to rescue his sister from the clutches of the evil sorcerer Ganon. Aided by the Triforce, a sacred wish-granting relic, as well as Tetra, an incarnation of Princess Zelda, our beloved hero sails oceans, explores islands, and traverses islands in his quest across the ocean.

Despite an official 4K remaster not being on the cards courtesy of Nintendo, it seems as though fans do indeed have something to look forward to with the return of a beloved release.

Zelda: The Wind Waker Is Getting The Respect It Deserves

In The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Link is able to navigate the treacherous waters of Hyrule thanks to the help of a sentient sailing vessel known as The King of Red Lions. With its iconic red-soaked exterior and menacing dragon figurehead, the ship has become an iconic member of the Wind Waker cast, and now, fans have an opportunity to show their appreciation to a key player.

Courtesy of First 4 Figures, a re-release of the Zelda: The Wind Waker “Link on The King of Red Lions” statue is now available to pre-order now. Set to ship out in Q2 of 2026, the collectible stands at 25 inches tall, making it quite a substantial figure and one of the largest in First 4 Figures’ Zelda catalog. Featuring a hand-numbered base, full-color packaging, and an authenticity card, the “Link on The King of Red Lions” statue comes in two variations.

Zelda Fans Can Pre-Order Now

The first is the regular edition, which comes in at $756.99, whilst the exclusive edition costs a whopping $815.99. Additionally, if you already own the first statue in the First 4 Figures’ Wind Waker line and have authenticated it on the official website, you will be able to receive the same number for Link on this newest statues, which will definitely help your collection in the long run. As mentioned, the “Link on The King of Red Lions” statue is now available for pre-order with customers having the chance to pay in full or in installments.

So, if you are eager for a The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker remaster, but want to satiate your needs in the meantime, this re-release will make the very long wait all the more worth it.