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Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29
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Nintendo has confirmed a 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda edition of the Switch 2, launching on 29 October, a week ahead of its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on 5 November. The announcement accompanied a fuller reveal of the Ocarina of Time remake, following an earlier, more low-key teaser. Notably, the special-edition console does not include a copy of the remake, so fans wanting both will need to buy them separately.
The console features a gold and metallic green colourway, departing from the all-gold design used for 2024's Echoes of Wisdom Switch Lite, with light-catching Joy-Con 2 controllers bearing subtle series nods: a sprite of Link holding the Triforce on the left controller and one of Zelda on the right, referencing the original 1986 game, plus a black-and-gold dock with a large Triforce motif. Nintendo will also sell matching accessories, including a carrying case with screen protector, a Switch 2 Pro controller and a gamepad stand, all arriving on 29 October while stocks last, with strong demand expected.
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In short
- Zelda 40th-anniversary Switch 2 launches 29 October, no remake included
- Ocarina of Time remake arrives separately on 5 November
- Gold-and-green console, matching accessories sold while stocks last
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Nintendo has confirmed a 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda edition of the Switch 2, set to launch on 29 October, just a week ahead of its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on 5 November.
- 2 months ago Nintendo has given fans a fuller look at its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and confirmed a special 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 console, arriving on 29 October, a week before the remake launches on 5 November.
- 2 months ago Nintendo has confirmed a 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda edition of the Switch 2, launching on 29 October, a week ahead of its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on 5 November.
- 2 months ago Nintendo has revealed a fuller look at its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and confirmed that a special 40th-anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 console will go on sale on 29 October, a week ahead of the remake's 5 November release.
- 2 months ago Nintendo has confirmed that its Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console will launch on 29 October, arriving a week before the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time hits shelves on 5 November.
- 2 months ago Nintendo has unveiled a Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary, alongside a fuller look at its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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- Engadget Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29
- GamesRadar+ Where to pre-order the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
Explained simply
Nintendo's Switch 2 games console is getting a special edition to mark 40 years of The Legend of Zelda, one of its longest-running and best-known game series. The hardware itself plays the same games as a standard Switch 2, but comes in unique Zelda-themed colours and designs, a common move for Nintendo when celebrating major anniversaries or big game releases.
The launch is timed alongside a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a 1998 game widely regarded as one of the most influential titles in the series' history. The console and the remake are being sold as separate products released roughly a week apart, so people wanting to play the new game on themed hardware will need to buy both items individually rather than as a bundle.
Special-edition consoles like this typically appeal to longtime fans and collectors rather than general buyers, and Nintendo has a track record of producing similar limited-run designs tied to anniversaries. The accompanying accessories, such as matching controllers and carrying cases, are also being sold separately and only while supplies last.
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- EngadgetNintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29
- GamesRadar+Where to buy the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2, how to find your best shot at a pre-order
- GamesRadar+Leaked Zelda Switch 2 is officially out in October with the "game sold separately"
- IGNThe Legend of Zelda Switch 2 Special Edition Console and Pro Controller Confirmed
- IGNThe Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 and Accessories Are Going Up for Preorder
- GamesRadar+Where to pre-order the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia