Zelda: Four Swords offered as free DSi download

Nintendo has announced that a special version of acclaimed portable multiplayer hit The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords will be offered to DSi owners as a free download.

The announcement is part of the company’s 25th Anniversary celebrations for the cherished franchise.

The Game Boy conversion will include new areas not in the original and a new single player mode. It will also compatible with the Nintendo 3DS.

In addition, from November Nintendo will release a limited edition Zelda themed Prepaid Card that can be used on either on DSiWare or the Nintendo eShop.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition will be made available on the DSiWare store on September 28th.