Nintendo has officially announced a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console, with a global release date set for 29 October 2026.
The hardware reveal came during a Nintendo Direct presentation, where producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi detailed the special-edition design and the accompanying accessories planned for launch.
The special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a Zelda-themed aesthetic that incorporates the Triforce motif.
Fujibayashi explained that the package extends beyond the console itself and will include a bespoke Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, a branded carrying case and a screen protector.
In journalistic terms: Fujibayashi said Nintendo is releasing a specially designed Switch 2 with a Triforce-themed look, and that matching peripherals — a Pro Controller, carrying case and screen protector — will be available at launch.
Key items and availability
- The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console — worldwide release on 29 October 2026.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition and Screen Protector.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition + Display Stand bundle — offered exclusively through the official Nintendo Store.
Nintendo also confirmed the timing of a related software release: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will arrive for Nintendo Switch 2 both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop worldwide on 5 November 2026.
That release is scheduled one week after the 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console launches.
This announcement positions Nintendo to align hardware and franchise celebrations, with the Switch 2 special edition aiming to capitalize on the Zelda series' 40th anniversary.
Buyers seeking exclusive bundles should note that certain items — specifically the Pro Controller + Display Stand bundle — will be limited to the official Nintendo Store.
No pricing details were provided in the Nintendo Direct segment.
For further details on preorders, pricing and regional availability, consult Nintendo's official channels and the Nintendo Store as Nintendo releases more information in the run-up to the October 29, 2026 launch.
The hardware reveal came during a Nintendo Direct presentation, where producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi detailed the special-edition design and the accompanying accessories planned for launch.
The special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a Zelda-themed aesthetic that incorporates the Triforce motif.
Fujibayashi explained that the package extends beyond the console itself and will include a bespoke Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, a branded carrying case and a screen protector.
In journalistic terms: Fujibayashi said Nintendo is releasing a specially designed Switch 2 with a Triforce-themed look, and that matching peripherals — a Pro Controller, carrying case and screen protector — will be available at launch.
Key items and availability
- The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console — worldwide release on 29 October 2026.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition and Screen Protector.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition + Display Stand bundle — offered exclusively through the official Nintendo Store.
Nintendo also confirmed the timing of a related software release: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will arrive for Nintendo Switch 2 both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop worldwide on 5 November 2026.
That release is scheduled one week after the 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console launches.
This announcement positions Nintendo to align hardware and franchise celebrations, with the Switch 2 special edition aiming to capitalize on the Zelda series' 40th anniversary.
Buyers seeking exclusive bundles should note that certain items — specifically the Pro Controller + Display Stand bundle — will be limited to the official Nintendo Store.
No pricing details were provided in the Nintendo Direct segment.
For further details on preorders, pricing and regional availability, consult Nintendo's official channels and the Nintendo Store as Nintendo releases more information in the run-up to the October 29, 2026 launch.
