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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Console Images Reportedly Leak
Leaked images circulating online appear to show an unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller themed around The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, fuelling expectations that Nintendo is preparing a major reveal for the franchise's milestone year. The photos were posted by Necro Felipe, owner of Brazilian gaming site Universo Nintendo, who said sources had confirmed the designs are genuine; Nintendo has not yet commented.
The images show a Switch 2 dock and console featuring golden Triforce motifs on a black/teal colour scheme, alongside a matching Pro Controller with gold shoulder buttons and triggers, plus packaging bearing an unrevealed 40th anniversary logo with an NES-era Link icon. Nintendo has yet to formally mark Zelda's 40th anniversary despite the actual release-date milestone having passed, though it has confirmed a Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time will launch later in 2026. The leak follows recent casting reports for Zelda's live-action film, due out on 30 April 2027, adding to speculation that a broader Nintendo Direct announcement may be imminent.
In short
- Leaked photos suggest a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 console and controller
- Design features gold Triforce motifs on black/teal hardware
- Comes amid rising anticipation of a Nintendo Zelda anniversary reveal
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo video game series that began in 1986. Its stories often follow the hero Link, who sets out to protect the kingdom of Hyrule and its people, with the Triforce serving as a recurring symbol in the series.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the successor to the original Switch, a console that can be used both as a handheld device and with a television. A Pro Controller is a separate gamepad for playing on a TV. Special designs linked to a major anniversary could appeal to fans and collectors, but Nintendo has not confirmed the pictured products.
The series’ milestone year has also drawn attention to other Zelda projects, including a live-action film planned for 2027 and a remake of Ocarina of Time announced for Switch 2. A formal anniversary announcement could add to those plans, though what Nintendo may reveal remains unknown.