9 September 2026
Nintendo Switch 2Movies
The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on 5 November. Anniversary edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and accessories, and more on the way.
Check out the trailer below to learn more about The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary activities:
Series producer Eiji Aonuma showed the first gameplay of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game for the Nintendo Switch 2 console and revealed that the title will launch on 5 November. Remade with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more, Link’s milestone 1998 adventure has been reborn for a whole new era.
A week earlier, on 29 October, fans can get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition console, plus anniversary editions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case with screen protector, all featuring a Triforce design.
Also, new amiibo figures* of Young Link and Young Zelda will launch in 2027 and can be used to unlock special in-game masks that evoke a retro graphical style. And for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, the previously announced Mineru’s Construct amiibo releases 17 September.
The anniversary extends to special events and experiences, as well. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert series will be held across the globe next year and include a variety of music from the Legend of Zelda series, from nostalgic tunes to modern melodies.
Starting now, users of the Nintendo Today!** smart device app can collect Legend of Zelda series digital cards each day. Also, the calendar animations in the Legend of Zelda theme will change to feature games throughout the series.
Finally, the series’ live-action movie will open in theatres worldwide on 30 April, 2027, from Nintendo, Arad Productions Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Officially titled The Legend of Zelda, this original film is based on the stories, ideas and concepts of The Legend of Zelda that have built up through 40 years of games.
*amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.
**Nintendo Account, persistent internet and compatible smart device required. Data charges may apply.
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