Unverified images show possible Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2
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Images purporting to show a special edition Nintendo Switch 2, created to mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, have surfaced on the ResetEra forum, sparking excitement among fans despite the leak's unverified origin. The design features a custom dock with a leather-brown base fading from black to gold, topped with an ornate Triforce emblem incorporating the symbols of the three goddesses, while matching Joy-Con controllers carry a green-and-gold colour scheme; the console itself appears to remain standard.
No official confirmation has come from Nintendo, and the possibility that the images are fabricated cannot be ruled out. However, observers have pointed to the intricacy and specificity of the design as reasons to suspect it could be genuine, and the leak has generated significant buzz within gaming communities, with many enthusiasts saying they would buy the variant immediately were it to be released.
- Leaked images show a rumoured Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 edition.
- Design features gold Triforce dock and green-gold Joy-Cons.
- Authenticity unconfirmed, but fans are already eager to buy it.
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Nintendo's Switch 2 console launched in 2025, and speculation has been building around special edition versions tied to Nintendo's long-running franchises. The Legend of Zelda, one of Nintendo's flagship series, marks its 40th anniversary this year, making a commemorative console a natural thing for fans to anticipate.
A set of images claiming to show such a limited edition has appeared online, showing a decorated dock and colour-matched controllers themed around the series' Triforce symbol. The pictures have not come from Nintendo itself and their authenticity has not been established, though their level of detail has led some to think they could be real rather than a fan mock-up.
The story matters mainly to followers of Nintendo and Zelda, since unofficial leaks like this often precede or accompany genuine announcements, but they can equally turn out to be elaborate fakes, so nothing about the console's existence should be treated as confirmed at this stage.
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Originally published by GamesRadar+ as “This leaked Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 console better be real, because I’m already desperate to buy it”.