Nintendo is marking The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary with a special Nintendo Switch 2 edition and a new set of anniversary products. The company says the themed console will launch on October 29, 2026, alongside matching accessories built around the series’ Triforce design.
The anniversary system is a design and bundle story rather than a new console generation. Nintendo’s announcement describes a special exterior for Switch 2, while the hardware platform remains the same. Buyers should therefore compare the edition with a standard Switch 2 for price, availability and included items before ordering.
Nintendo is also preparing a physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. The first print run will include textured foil packaging while supplies last. The game itself is sold separately from the anniversary console, a detail that matters to shoppers who expect a game to be included.
The company has announced a matching Switch 2 Pro Controller and a carrying case with a screen protector. Some accessory versions may be available through specific Nintendo stores or regions, so availability is not automatically the same in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom or other markets.
Special editions often create a second market around launch day. Fans who want the hardware should use official Nintendo stores and authorized retailers, check the preorder terms and avoid paying an inflated price to a reseller before normal stock is known.
The timing gives Nintendo a clear anniversary window. The console and accessories arrive on October 29, while the Switch 2 version of Ocarina of Time is scheduled for November 5. Those dates separate the hardware celebration from the software release and give collectors two moments to plan for.
The Zelda edition shows how Nintendo uses a major series anniversary to connect its current hardware with decades of game history. For ordinary players, the standard Switch 2 will still provide the same platform. For collectors, the appeal will come from the limited design, packaging and the anniversary link.