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Nintendo Confirms Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection Restocks
Nintendo has confirmed that its Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection, which sold out almost immediately after launch, will be restocked, though only UK availability has been confirmed so far. The anniversary range, including a special-edition Switch 2 console bundle, Pro Controller and a Zelda: Ocarina of Time game bundle with an Ocarina of Time pin, proved hugely popular and left many fans unable to secure items, prompting Nintendo to address the shortage directly on its store pages.
On Nintendo's UK Store page, a notice states the collection is "currently sold out" and that restock updates will be announced via the Nintendo Store app, while the US store simply asks customers to "check back soon." Nintendo has stressed that the hardware is a special edition and won't remain available indefinitely, and separately confirmed that early physical copies of Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 will come with textured foil cover art. UK retailer Currys has also been noted as having console stock, offering an alternative route for buyers struggling via Nintendo's own store.
In short
- Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 items sold out quickly worldwide.
- Nintendo confirms UK restocks; updates to come via Nintendo Store app.
- US store says "check back soon"; Currys also has UK console stock.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo game series, first released in 1986. Its stories often follow the hero Link as he explores a fantasy world, with Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule at the centre of many games.
Nintendo makes the games and consoles, including the Switch 2. Special-edition hardware and accessories are released in limited quantities, while games such as Ocarina of Time are also sold separately or in bundles. Availability matters to fans and collectors, and can vary between countries and retailers.
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