Nintendo sets October 29 launch for Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 hardware

Nintendo is marking The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary with a special Switch 2 console and matching accessories scheduled for October 29. The Nintendo UK anniversary page confirms the release date, while SlashGear’s report describes the console, Pro Controller, carrying case and screen protector shown during the anniversary presentation.

The special console uses a darker body with gold and green Zelda artwork built around the Triforce. Nintendo is also preparing a matching Pro Controller and accessories that carry the same anniversary design. The release is separate from the game itself, so buyers should not assume the hardware includes the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake unless the regional product listing says so.

Nintendo’s anniversary announcement arrives as the company continues to expand the Switch 2 catalog. The special console gives long-time fans a collector-focused option. It also creates a practical choice for new buyers. The standard console offers the same core hardware, while the anniversary package adds a design tied to one of Nintendo’s most recognized series.

The Zelda presentation also confirmed a Switch 2 version of Ocarina of Time with a release date of October 29. Separate availability for the game and the hardware is important because Nintendo has used different bundles and digital listings across regions. Prices and preorder terms can therefore differ from one market to another.

For shoppers, the strongest information is the date rather than the early leak cycle that preceded the announcement. Nintendo has now published an official anniversary page, and retailers are expected to post their own regional listings. Buyers should use those listings to check included items, price and stock before paying a resale premium. The event turns Zelda’s anniversary into a confirmed hardware release instead of a rumor.

The anniversary hardware is therefore a confirmed product with a stated date, not a design rumor. Regional listings will determine the final price and the exact bundle contents.

The Zelda 40th anniversary hardware is therefore a confirmed product with a stated date, not a design rumor. Regional listings will determine the final price and exact bundle contents.