During The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, 2026, Nintendo confirmed key details for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, including its November 5, 2026 release date for the Switch 2 and two new amiibo figures.
The presentation also highlighted a 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller due in October, and showcased roughly 15 minutes of in-game footage from the remake.
Amiibo announcement and timing
Amiibo News published the first images of the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo packaging on Twitter shortly after Nintendo's Direct.
Nintendo has confirmed that both Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo are scheduled for release sometime in 2027 and will not be available at the remake's November 5, 2026 launch.
These amiibo are being marketed in connection with the Ocarina of Time remake but will arrive on a separate schedule.
In-game functionality
Nintendo outlined the in-game benefits tied to the new amiibo: when scanned, each figure will grant players a 64-bit mask representing the corresponding young character.
These masks are an unlockable cosmetic tied specifically to the Ocarina of Time remake experience on Switch 2.
What was shown and where to watch
The Direct included an extended look at the remake, with approximately 15 minutes of footage that offers a first-hand view of visual updates and gameplay on Switch 2.
Nintendo's announcement also tied into the broader 40th Anniversary celebrations, including the limited Switch 2 hardware release arriving in October.
What we know and sources
All details above are sourced from Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct and public posts from Amiibo News.
Nintendo has publicly stated the Ocarina of Time remake release date as November 5, 2026, and has confirmed the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will ship in 2027 and will include 64-bit mask unlocks when used in-game.
Stay informed
For ongoing coverage and release windows as Nintendo publishes more details, follow official Nintendo channels and outlets such as Amiibo News and Nintendo Wire for confirmation of pricing, exact amiibo launch dates, and eShop availability.
The presentation also highlighted a 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller due in October, and showcased roughly 15 minutes of in-game footage from the remake.
Amiibo announcement and timing
Amiibo News published the first images of the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo packaging on Twitter shortly after Nintendo's Direct.
Nintendo has confirmed that both Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo are scheduled for release sometime in 2027 and will not be available at the remake's November 5, 2026 launch.
These amiibo are being marketed in connection with the Ocarina of Time remake but will arrive on a separate schedule.
In-game functionality
Nintendo outlined the in-game benefits tied to the new amiibo: when scanned, each figure will grant players a 64-bit mask representing the corresponding young character.
These masks are an unlockable cosmetic tied specifically to the Ocarina of Time remake experience on Switch 2.
What was shown and where to watch
The Direct included an extended look at the remake, with approximately 15 minutes of footage that offers a first-hand view of visual updates and gameplay on Switch 2.
Nintendo's announcement also tied into the broader 40th Anniversary celebrations, including the limited Switch 2 hardware release arriving in October.
What we know and sources
All details above are sourced from Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct and public posts from Amiibo News.
Nintendo has publicly stated the Ocarina of Time remake release date as November 5, 2026, and has confirmed the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will ship in 2027 and will include 64-bit mask unlocks when used in-game.
Stay informed
For ongoing coverage and release windows as Nintendo publishes more details, follow official Nintendo channels and outlets such as Amiibo News and Nintendo Wire for confirmation of pricing, exact amiibo launch dates, and eShop availability.
