Nintendo has confirmed new Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo tied to the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The announcement, released as part of the franchise’s 40th-anniversary coverage, says both figures will arrive this year and include special in-game functionality for players who scan them.
Background and platform context
The Legend of Zelda franchise launched in 1986 on the Famicom and has since become one of Nintendo’s flagship series.
The original Ocarina of Time debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark 3D action-adventure title.
A notable remaster, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, was developed by Grezzo and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
More recently, Nintendo has used amiibo toys — first introduced in 2014 — to add optional features and bonuses across Nintendo Switch and other Nintendo hardware and software.
What the new amiibo do
According to the announcement, the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will offer special in-game masks when scanned in the Ocarina of Time remake.
Rewritten for clarity: the company stated that scanning either Young Link or Young Zelda amiibo grants players exclusive masks to use within the remake’s game world.
Nintendo’s amiibo line has a history of unlocking costumes, items, and bonus content, and these new figures continue that approach for a classic Zelda property.
Developer and anniversary context
Nintendo has framed the amiibo reveal as part of its broader 40th-anniversary activities for The Legend of Zelda, commemorating the series’ 1986 debut.
While details on exact in-game effects beyond the masks were limited in the initial announcement, the move follows established amiibo-supported features in other Zelda titles and remasters.
Where to buy and compatibility
amiibo figures are typically sold through Nintendo’s official channels, major retailers, and the Nintendo eShop for digital-compatible content.
As with previous releases, availability and platform support can vary by region; collectors should monitor Nintendo’s official store and press updates for release windows and purchase options.
This amiibo reveal renews attention on Ocarina of Time’s legacy and Nintendo’s continued use of physical-digital tie-ins to celebrate and support legacy titles on modern hardware.
The announcement, released as part of the franchise’s 40th-anniversary coverage, says both figures will arrive this year and include special in-game functionality for players who scan them.
Background and platform context
The Legend of Zelda franchise launched in 1986 on the Famicom and has since become one of Nintendo’s flagship series.
The original Ocarina of Time debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as a landmark 3D action-adventure title.
A notable remaster, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, was developed by Grezzo and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
More recently, Nintendo has used amiibo toys — first introduced in 2014 — to add optional features and bonuses across Nintendo Switch and other Nintendo hardware and software.
What the new amiibo do
According to the announcement, the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo will offer special in-game masks when scanned in the Ocarina of Time remake.
Rewritten for clarity: the company stated that scanning either Young Link or Young Zelda amiibo grants players exclusive masks to use within the remake’s game world.
Nintendo’s amiibo line has a history of unlocking costumes, items, and bonus content, and these new figures continue that approach for a classic Zelda property.
Developer and anniversary context
Nintendo has framed the amiibo reveal as part of its broader 40th-anniversary activities for The Legend of Zelda, commemorating the series’ 1986 debut.
While details on exact in-game effects beyond the masks were limited in the initial announcement, the move follows established amiibo-supported features in other Zelda titles and remasters.
Where to buy and compatibility
amiibo figures are typically sold through Nintendo’s official channels, major retailers, and the Nintendo eShop for digital-compatible content.
As with previous releases, availability and platform support can vary by region; collectors should monitor Nintendo’s official store and press updates for release windows and purchase options.
This amiibo reveal renews attention on Ocarina of Time’s legacy and Nintendo’s continued use of physical-digital tie-ins to celebrate and support legacy titles on modern hardware.
