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Unverified images show possible Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2
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Unverified images claiming to show a special edition Nintendo Switch 2, made to mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, circulated on the ResetEra forum and generated considerable excitement among fans, though the leak's origin was never confirmed. The design showed 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, alongside matching Joy-Con controllers in a green-and-gold colour scheme, while the console unit itself appeared to remain standard.
Nintendo never issued an official statement addressing the images, and no further evidence emerged to confirm or debunk them, leaving their authenticity unresolved. Commentators noted that the intricacy and specificity of the design lent it some credibility, and the leak sparked strong interest across gaming communities, with many enthusiasts expressing eagerness to buy such a variant, though the story ultimately settled without any official confirmation from Nintendo.
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In short
- Leaked images hint at a Zelda 40th-anniversary Switch 2 edition
- Design features gold Triforce dock and matching Joy-Cons
- Nintendo never confirmed the leak; authenticity remains unresolved
How this story developed
- 3 months ago The unverified leak continued to circulate and gather traction across gaming communities, with Nintendo still withholding any official comment and observers reiterating that the design's fine detail lends it a degree of credibility even as outright fabrication remains a possibility.
- 3 months ago Images purportedly showing a Zelda 40th-anniversary special edition Nintendo Switch 2, with a black-to-gold leather-brown dock, ornate Triforce emblem and green-and-gold Joy-Cons, surfaced on the ResetEra forum and drew excited fan reaction despite lacking any verified source.
Explained simply
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”.