The Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition hardware and accessories will launch on October 29, 2026, featuring a Kokiri-green and gold Triforce aesthetic. Revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation, the lineup includes a custom system, a Pro Controller 2, and a carrying case, alongside a heavily overhauled version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arriving November 5.
Custom Hardware Specifications and Design Language
Nintendo’s newly detailed anniversary hardware package brings a distinct visual overhaul to the upcoming console ecosystem. According to official Nintendo materials, the special edition Nintendo Switch 2 system centers around a vivid 7.9-inch 1080p display, housing 256GB of internal storage expandable via microSD Express cards. The dock sports a black and gold finish decorated with series-inspired patterns, anchored by the legendary Triforce symbol on the front. Meanwhile, the bundled Joy-Con 2 controllers feature a classic green and gold color scheme paired with engraved iconography from the franchise.
When docked and connected to a compatible television, the system supports up to 4K resolution at a capped 60 frames per second. Players can also utilize the built-in GameChat feature for voice communication, screen sharing, and video chat via a separately sold compatible USB camera. The hardware package utilizes magnetically attached Joy-Con 2 controllers that double as mouse controls in supported titles, bridging traditional console mechanics with precision inputs.
Ocarina of Time Remake and Anniversary Add-Ons
Series producer Eiji Aonuma showcased the first gameplay footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the presentation, locking in a November 5 release date. The 1998 classic has been rebuilt with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, and reworked camera and movement controls. Physical copies from the first print run will ship with textured foil cover art.
Complementing the game release, Nintendo is introducing unique interactive accessories. Players can hum or play melodies using an actual ocarina within range of the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s built-in microphone, prompting Link to perform the matching song in-game. Additionally, HORI will release an electric ocarina capable of playing notes or entire songs at the press of a button. New Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo figures are slated for 2027 to unlock retro graphical style masks, while Mineru’s Construct arrives for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on September 17.
Global Concerts, Museum Exhibits, and Companion Services
The four-decade celebration extends far beyond hardware into live experiences and software integrations. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert series kicks off its global tour in Tokyo this January, followed by North American dates in Chicago in February, European performances in London in April, and Australian stops in Melbourne in May. The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto will also host anniversary ticket designs starting September 9, new photo opportunities starting November 5, and the fall opening of the Super Family Restaurant.
Digital integration expands through the ZELDA NOTES service within the Nintendo Switch App, adding support for Ocarina of Time to help players track adventures, solve hint-image location challenges, play a virtual ocarina, and complete daily quizzes. Furthermore, users of the Nintendo Today! smart device app can collect daily digital cards starting September 10, accompanied by themed calendar animations celebrating milestones from across the franchise’s history.
The 30-Second Verdict
For collectors and long-time fans of Hyrule, the October 29 hardware rollout delivers striking custom aesthetics paired with next-generation performance. Between the Kokiri-green console, the upgraded Pro Controller, and the definitive modern remake of Ocarina of Time, Nintendo’s 40th-anniversary push combines deep nostalgia with tangible hardware improvements.
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