Nintendo has revealed a massive slate of products and events for the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, anchored by a complete remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, alongside new hardware, a global concert series, and a live-action film.
To watch the entire presentation, visit the Nintendo AU YouTube Channel. Further details on The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary activities can also be found at Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary website.
Remaking Ocarina of Time and the Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Lineup
Series producer Eiji Aonuma showed the first gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 and revealed that the title will launch on 5th November. Remade with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls and more, Link’s milestone 1998 adventure has been reborn for a whole new era. Paul already covered this and showed the new trailer, but there is an additional 15-minute gameplay video narrated by Aonuma-san. The big and obvious improvement is that the old camera setup was fixed, but now it’s free-moving. The button prompts also look very familiar if you’ve played either Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom.
The first print run of the physical version will commemorate the release with special packaging that features textured foil cover art, available while stock lasts. The Ocarina of Time remake will also get a physical version and be released on November 5 for $69.99. The regular digital release will also be cheaper at $59.99. Amazon has finally put Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller up for pre-order. As a reminder, it’s $0 upfront with Amazon, free launch day delivery and you’ll also get price pre-order guarantee meaning it’ll drop to the cheapest price automatically between pre-ordering it and launch.
A week earlier, on 29th October, fans can get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, with a suggested retail price of AU$799.95, plus anniversary editions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, available with and without a display stand, and a Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case with screen protector (available at select retailers), all featuring a Triforce design. Released on October 29, the new Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller cost $519.99 and $99.99, respectively.
Global Concerts, Merchandise, and Interactive Features
Also, keep an eye out for two ocarinas in the future: a playable version for the musically inclined and an electric version from HORI that plays notes or entire songs at the press of a button. In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, play (or simply hum) one of Link’s learned ocarina melodies within range of the Nintendo Switch 2 console’s built-in microphone, and he will perform the song in the game. Also, new amiibo figures of Young Link and Young Zelda will launch in 2027 and can be used to unlock special in-game masks that evoke a retro graphical style. And for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the previously announced Mineru’s Construct amiibo releases on 17th September.
There will also be several new features added to ZELDA NOTES, a game-specific service that players can use with the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices. Currently, the service supports Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in various ways. Support for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will help players track their adventure, challenge them to find in-game locations using hint images, let them play a virtual ocarina, take a daily quiz with over 2,000 total questions and more.
The anniversary extends to special events and experiences, as well. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert series will be held across the globe next year and include a variety of music from The Legend of Zelda series, from nostalgic tunes to modern melodies. A Japan tour kicks off in Tokyo next January, a North American tour starts in Chicago next February, a European tour begins in London next April, and an Australian tour starts in Melbourne next May. For locations, dates and other information, visit zelda.gameconcerts.com. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Zelda, we were treated to a lovely orchestral Triforce Medley.
Museum Exhibits, Smart Device Apps, and the 2027 Live-Action Film
Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan will also join the fun in several ways, including a special The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary ticket design (from 9th September), new photo ops (from 5th November), and the autumn 2026 opening of the Super Family Restaurant, where visitors can enjoy a meal surrounded by Link and other Nintendo characters. Museum anniversary activities will continue for one year. Starting tomorrow, users of the Nintendo Today! smart device app can collect The Legend of Zelda series digital cards each day. Also, the calendar animations in The Legend of Zelda theme will change to feature games throughout the series. And be on the lookout for more anniversary initiatives and collaborations from Nintendo partners, offering fans of all ages new ways to celebrate and connect with the world of The Legend of Zelda. These include the LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona set, a 1,750-piece collectible display model for adults, available starting autumn 2027. Also on the way is the Hasbro Legend of Zelda Electronic Master Sword, 27 inches long with more than 15 touch- and motion-activated sounds, arriving in autumn 2027. This version of the Master Sword comes in at 68 cm and is quite a bit smaller than the 105 cm long Proplica Master Sword by Bandai Spirits. The good news is that it still has motion-controlled sounds, music, and all for a much more affordable price of $39.99.
Fans can also celebrate the anniversary by exploring the wide selection of The Legend of Zelda games currently available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Finally, the series’ live-action movie will open in theaters worldwide on April 30, 2027, from Nintendo, Arad Productions Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Officially titled The Legend of Zelda, this original film is based on the stories, ideas and concepts of The Legend of Zelda that have built up through 40 years of games.
