Nintendo confirmed two new amiibo — Young Link and Young Zelda — during The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Broadcast on September 8, 2026, expanding the long-running amiibo line tied to one of the company’s flagship franchises.
The announcement, supported by a Nintendo of America press release, included product images, packaging shots, and details on in-game functionality for the upcoming anniversary content.
Background
Amiibo are NFC-enabled collectible figures that Nintendo has supported across platforms including Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch.
Since launching as a toys-to-life accessory, amiibo have been used to unlock in-game items, cosmetic options, and bonus content across many Nintendo-published titles.
The Legend of Zelda franchise, which began on the NES and saw The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, has frequently been represented in amiibo form.
What Nintendo announced
Nintendo said the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will be released in 2027, each carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $24.99.
The company also confirmed that, when scanned into the anniversary game, each figure will unlock special masks that recreate the Nintendo 64-era aesthetic from the original Ocarina of Time.
Packaging and figure photography were shown as part of the Direct and the accompanying press materials.
Paraphrased statement
In clear terms, Nintendo of America stated that both figures are planned for a 2027 release window, that scanning either amiibo in the anniversary game will grant players Nintendo 64-style masks inspired by Ocarina of Time, and that each figure will have an MSRP of $24.99.
What this means for collectors and players
For collectors, the announcement represents another high-profile entry in the Zelda amiibo catalog.
For players of the anniversary release on Nintendo Switch and other supported platforms, the figures provide a straightforward way to access cosmetic content tied directly to the franchise’s N64 legacy.
Nintendo’s continued use of amiibo underscores the company’s cross-hardware accessory strategy, and the disclosure during the 40th Anniversary Direct aligns the figures with broader celebration plans announced on September 8, 2026.
Source: Nintendo of America press release and The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Broadcast (09.08.26).
The announcement, supported by a Nintendo of America press release, included product images, packaging shots, and details on in-game functionality for the upcoming anniversary content.
Background
Amiibo are NFC-enabled collectible figures that Nintendo has supported across platforms including Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch.
Since launching as a toys-to-life accessory, amiibo have been used to unlock in-game items, cosmetic options, and bonus content across many Nintendo-published titles.
The Legend of Zelda franchise, which began on the NES and saw The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, has frequently been represented in amiibo form.
What Nintendo announced
Nintendo said the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will be released in 2027, each carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $24.99.
The company also confirmed that, when scanned into the anniversary game, each figure will unlock special masks that recreate the Nintendo 64-era aesthetic from the original Ocarina of Time.
Packaging and figure photography were shown as part of the Direct and the accompanying press materials.
Paraphrased statement
In clear terms, Nintendo of America stated that both figures are planned for a 2027 release window, that scanning either amiibo in the anniversary game will grant players Nintendo 64-style masks inspired by Ocarina of Time, and that each figure will have an MSRP of $24.99.
What this means for collectors and players
For collectors, the announcement represents another high-profile entry in the Zelda amiibo catalog.
For players of the anniversary release on Nintendo Switch and other supported platforms, the figures provide a straightforward way to access cosmetic content tied directly to the franchise’s N64 legacy.
Nintendo’s continued use of amiibo underscores the company’s cross-hardware accessory strategy, and the disclosure during the 40th Anniversary Direct aligns the figures with broader celebration plans announced on September 8, 2026.
Source: Nintendo of America press release and The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Broadcast (09.08.26).
