Following a recent showcase video for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess‘ PC port, the game is revealed to run at 60 FPS. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the most beloved entries in Nintendo’s acclaimed action-adventure franchise, praised for its new approach to combat, challenging dungeons, and a more mature narrative. Given the general sentiment that it’s one of the best titles in the series, fans are often left disappointed that Twilight Princess is currently only available on the GameCube, Wii, and Wii U, and not modern hardware.
To combat this, some developers have been working on porting Twilight Princess to PC, with the progress so far being met with immense praise. This PC version is achieved through reverse engineering and then decompiling the game’s code to run natively, essentially acting as a port. Benefits of this approach, as opposed to emulation, include support for mods, a smoother and more optimized experience, and features such as randomizers. Another feature this PC port will support has recently been showcased, and it may be a game-changer.
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Twilight Princess’ PC Port Runs Smoothly at 60 FPS
In a recent YouTube video by user linifadomra, fans were shown a better look at Twilight Princess‘ upcoming PC port, now dubbed Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn, running at a glorious 60 FPS. This is the best the game has ever performed aside from emulation, with all previous official incarnations of the title being locked at 30 FPS thanks to hardware limitations. The consensus among fans seems to be that this PC port is looking stunning and practically release-ready. The video also showcased built-in mouse and keyboard support, giving hope to fans that it may be on the same level as Ocarina of Time‘s unofficial PC version.
The project’s developers say it’s impossible to know when it will be finished, and they’re constantly looking for extra help to get the port over the finish line. Despite this, the video showcases a game with no major bugs or glitches, and an experience that could rival any official release of Twilight Princess. A PC version such as this one will be pivotal in maintaining the legacy and longevity of a beloved Zelda classic, as well as allowing new fans of the series a way to experience the title on modern hardware.
With Zelda fans begging Nintendo to port Wind Waker HD to the Switch 2, the native PC version of Twilight Princess may lead to Wind Waker getting the same treatment. With other Zelda entries such as Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and A Link to the Past already having native PC ports, it’s likely this isn’t the last that talented developers will create for the franchise, and fans may get their wishes answered.
Who’s That Character?
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
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With an Ocarina of Time remake rumored for a 2026 release, the 40th anniversary of Zelda may turn out to be a huge one. With a blend of official and community-led projects on the horizon, the future of the franchise seems to be in good hands. This native PC port of Twilight Princess is yet another brilliant entry from the fans of the Zelda series, and with the 60 FPS gameplay creating a smooth experience, it’s not one to be missed.
- Released
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November 19, 2006
- ESRB
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T For Teen due to Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo EAD
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
- Engine
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Proprietary Engine
