Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2: Everything Nintendo Announced

Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct set out a two-date hardware-and-game rollout: a Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition on October 29, 2026, followed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. The important buying detail is simple: the themed system and the remake are separate purchases. 34

Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2: what is included

Nintendo’s anniversary system uses Zelda-themed styling across the console, dock and Joy-Con 2 controllers. Reporting from the presentation describes a black-and-gold dock with a Triforce emblem. 25

The October 29 hardware release also includes matching accessories sold separately:

• A Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Pro Controller
• A Zelda-themed carrying case and screen protector
• A Nintendo Store-exclusive Pro Controller version packaged with a special display stand 1113

The standard controller and the display-stand package are distinct offerings. Nintendo did not include Ocarina of Time with the anniversary system; the game arrives a week later and must be bought separately. 23

The supplied reporting does not establish an announced presentation price for the console or accessories, so it is best not to treat later retailer listings as a price reveal from the Direct.

Ocarina of Time remake arrives November 5

The Direct gave the first gameplay look at the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nintendo says the 1998 game has been rebuilt with overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, and reworked camera and movement controls. 11

The presentation also highlighted new movement options, including freer jumping and a roll that can lead into a sprint, as well as motion-controlled aiming. 16 These changes suggest Nintendo is preserving the original adventure while modernizing how Link moves and how players control the camera.

Nintendo also showed microphone-and-ocarina functionality: players can use the system microphone for Link’s ocarina performance. Physical ocarinas are planned as well, including a traditional acoustic model and an electric version made by Hori. 3

Amiibo and wider 40th-anniversary plans

Nintendo confirmed Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo based on their early Ocarina of Time appearances for 2027. 5

The company also announced a global Zelda concert series for 2027, while the live-action The Legend of Zelda film is scheduled to premiere worldwide on April 30, 2027. 1 The Nintendo Museum will join the celebration with Zelda-themed ticket designs and special exhibits. 1

For fans deciding what to buy first, the timeline is straightforward: the collectible Switch 2 hardware and accessories arrive October 29, while the remake itself follows on November 5. The latter is not part of the console package. 34