Nintendo will mark The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary with new Switch 2 hardware and accessories arriving on October 29. SlashGear reported the release timing, and Nintendo’s official announcement confirms the anniversary edition console and matching accessories as part of the celebration.

The anniversary products are designed around Zelda rather than a new version of the Switch 2 platform. Nintendo’s announcement presents the hardware as a special-edition system, giving long-time fans a themed way to buy or display the console. The company has not used the announcement to promise a change to the core Switch 2 performance.

Nintendo also announced a separate software milestone. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is scheduled for November 5. That release date comes after the anniversary hardware, giving fans a second date to watch as Nintendo continues to build out the Switch 2 game library.

The timing matters because anniversary hardware often sells to two different audiences. Existing Switch 2 owners may see it as a collector item, while new buyers may wait for the themed package before purchasing their first system. Nintendo has not provided every regional price in the announcement reviewed for this article, so shoppers should look for local listings before making a decision.

Special-edition accessories will also form part of the launch. SlashGear reports a Zelda-themed controller alongside the console. Nintendo’s official announcement is the authority for the release program, while the retailer and region details can differ. Accessories may be offered separately, and availability may vary by country.

The anniversary campaign is not only about the physical console. By pairing the hardware launch with an updated version of a landmark Zelda game, Nintendo is linking the franchise’s history with the current Switch 2 platform. That gives the celebration a software component without requiring players to buy a different generation of hardware.

For fans planning ahead, the confirmed dates are October 29 for the 40th anniversary Switch 2 hardware and accessories, followed by November 5 for the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Edition. Nintendo has not said that these dates guarantee broad stock in every market, so local availability remains something buyers must check when pre-orders open.

Sources: SlashGear and Nintendo.