Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Sold Out Worldwide — Nintendo Says It Underestimated Demand
Nintendo's special Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console has generated far more demand than the company expected, with pre-orders selling out across multiple markets ahead of the console's October 29 launch.
The limited-edition hardware — created to mark 40 years of The Legend of Zelda — is listed as sold out at many retailers, and Nintendo has confirmed plans to restock units in the coming weeks and months.
Background and release details
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 is scheduled to release on October 29.
The edition was announced as part of Nintendo's 40th-anniversary celebration for The Legend of Zelda franchise and quickly became a high-profile item for collectors and fans on the Nintendo Switch platform and the company’s next-generation hardware, commonly referred to as Switch 2 in coverage.
What Nintendo said
In an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão, Nintendo Latin America general manager Bill van Zyll acknowledged that the company underestimated global demand for the special edition console.
Van Zyll said Nintendo was surprised by the scale of interest, apologized for the shortage and confirmed the issue is being felt across markets.
He noted the United States performed particularly strongly and that many markets have reached maximum pre-sale limits.
Paraphrasing van Zyll’s comments in journalistic language: Nintendo’s Latin America head said the company misjudged initial demand, that pre-sales have quickly hit capacity in numerous regions, and that Nintendo regrets the inconvenience caused to customers.
He added that the company is coordinating restocks worldwide and asked customers to be patient while additional units are distributed.
What buyers should know
- Launch date: October 29.
- Availability: Pre-orders are currently sold out at numerous retailers.
- Restocks: Nintendo has confirmed restocks are planned globally but indicated they will take some time to reach all markets.
For consumers hoping to secure the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2, follow official retailer channels, Nintendo’s regional outlets, and publisher announcements for confirmed restock dates.
This coverage will be updated when Nintendo or major retailers provide specific restock windows.
Author: Peter Glagowski — freelance gaming journalist with extensive coverage of Nintendo hardware and software.
Nintendo's special Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console has generated far more demand than the company expected, with pre-orders selling out across multiple markets ahead of the console's October 29 launch.
The limited-edition hardware — created to mark 40 years of The Legend of Zelda — is listed as sold out at many retailers, and Nintendo has confirmed plans to restock units in the coming weeks and months.
Background and release details
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 is scheduled to release on October 29.
The edition was announced as part of Nintendo's 40th-anniversary celebration for The Legend of Zelda franchise and quickly became a high-profile item for collectors and fans on the Nintendo Switch platform and the company’s next-generation hardware, commonly referred to as Switch 2 in coverage.
What Nintendo said
In an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão, Nintendo Latin America general manager Bill van Zyll acknowledged that the company underestimated global demand for the special edition console.
Van Zyll said Nintendo was surprised by the scale of interest, apologized for the shortage and confirmed the issue is being felt across markets.
He noted the United States performed particularly strongly and that many markets have reached maximum pre-sale limits.
Paraphrasing van Zyll’s comments in journalistic language: Nintendo’s Latin America head said the company misjudged initial demand, that pre-sales have quickly hit capacity in numerous regions, and that Nintendo regrets the inconvenience caused to customers.
He added that the company is coordinating restocks worldwide and asked customers to be patient while additional units are distributed.
What buyers should know
- Launch date: October 29.
- Availability: Pre-orders are currently sold out at numerous retailers.
- Restocks: Nintendo has confirmed restocks are planned globally but indicated they will take some time to reach all markets.
For consumers hoping to secure the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2, follow official retailer channels, Nintendo’s regional outlets, and publisher announcements for confirmed restock dates.
This coverage will be updated when Nintendo or major retailers provide specific restock windows.
Author: Peter Glagowski — freelance gaming journalist with extensive coverage of Nintendo hardware and software.
