The latest round of Zelda-related leaks centers on a recreated anniversary logo reportedly tied to The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
According to a widely circulated post from leaker Necro’ Felipe, he reproduced a logo he says is intended for the franchise’s milestone year — a claim that NintenDeals says it can independently corroborate.
Neither Nintendo nor any official channels have confirmed the image.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda first launched in 1986 on Nintendo’s Famicom system, making 2026 the series’ 40th anniversary year.
The franchise’s landmark entry, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Nintendo EPD (formerly Nintendo EAD) has led mainline Zelda development historically, and third-party developer Grezzo produced the Nintendo 3DS remake of Ocarina of Time in 2011.
What the leak claims (rewritten)
Necro’ Felipe has claimed that a Nintendo Switch successor controller — referred to in his post as a “Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller” — would be timed to coincide with a remake of Ocarina of Time.
He also shared a recreated version of a logo he says represents the series’ 40th anniversary.
Separately, NintenDeals reported that it had seen an asset matching the same logo.
Those reports characterize the image as a potential anniversary mark but do not constitute official confirmation from Nintendo.
Verified facts and what remains unconfirmed
- The Legend of Zelda debuted in 1986; 2026 marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary. - Ocarina of Time originally released in 1998; Grezzo developed the 2011 3DS remake. - Nintendo has not publicly announced an Ocarina of Time remake for current hardware, nor has it confirmed a Nintendo Switch successor or any associated “Pro Controller.”
How to follow developments
Official news about major Zelda announcements typically arrives through Nintendo Direct broadcasts, Nintendo’s official website, and the Nintendo eShop for digital releases.
Until Nintendo issues a statement or publishes assets on its channels, images and claims from leakers and third-party sites should be treated as unverified.
What to watch next
If Nintendo intends a formal celebration for the 40th anniversary, an official Nintendo Direct or press release would be the likeliest venue.
For now, the recreated logo shared by Necro’ Felipe and the matching report from NintenDeals add to the ongoing conversation among fans and industry observers, but they remain claims pending confirmation from Nintendo.
According to a widely circulated post from leaker Necro’ Felipe, he reproduced a logo he says is intended for the franchise’s milestone year — a claim that NintenDeals says it can independently corroborate.
Neither Nintendo nor any official channels have confirmed the image.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda first launched in 1986 on Nintendo’s Famicom system, making 2026 the series’ 40th anniversary year.
The franchise’s landmark entry, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Nintendo EPD (formerly Nintendo EAD) has led mainline Zelda development historically, and third-party developer Grezzo produced the Nintendo 3DS remake of Ocarina of Time in 2011.
What the leak claims (rewritten)
Necro’ Felipe has claimed that a Nintendo Switch successor controller — referred to in his post as a “Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller” — would be timed to coincide with a remake of Ocarina of Time.
He also shared a recreated version of a logo he says represents the series’ 40th anniversary.
Separately, NintenDeals reported that it had seen an asset matching the same logo.
Those reports characterize the image as a potential anniversary mark but do not constitute official confirmation from Nintendo.
Verified facts and what remains unconfirmed
- The Legend of Zelda debuted in 1986; 2026 marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary. - Ocarina of Time originally released in 1998; Grezzo developed the 2011 3DS remake. - Nintendo has not publicly announced an Ocarina of Time remake for current hardware, nor has it confirmed a Nintendo Switch successor or any associated “Pro Controller.”
How to follow developments
Official news about major Zelda announcements typically arrives through Nintendo Direct broadcasts, Nintendo’s official website, and the Nintendo eShop for digital releases.
Until Nintendo issues a statement or publishes assets on its channels, images and claims from leakers and third-party sites should be treated as unverified.
What to watch next
If Nintendo intends a formal celebration for the 40th anniversary, an official Nintendo Direct or press release would be the likeliest venue.
For now, the recreated logo shared by Necro’ Felipe and the matching report from NintenDeals add to the ongoing conversation among fans and industry observers, but they remain claims pending confirmation from Nintendo.
