Nintendo announces Zelda 40th Anniversary hardware and Ocarina of Time remake

Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake Zelda 40th Anniversary video game release

Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise with the release of special edition hardware and a remake of the classic title, Ocarina of Time, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console, Pro Controller, and carrying case are scheduled to launch on October 29, 2026.

The Ocarina of Time remake is set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Retailers including Best Buy, GameStop, Nintendo New York, and Nintendo San Francisco have announced midnight launch events for the game.

Technical details for the remake suggest a significant file size of approximately 27 GB, which is larger than previous entries like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. While the hardware is currently seeing high demand and limited availability at major retailers, some regions, such as Mexico, have listed the special edition console for sale through Bodega Aurrerá.

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Amazon · Nintendo · Nintendo NY · Nintendo San Francisco · Nintendo Switch 2 · The Legend of Zelda · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time · Walmart

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller launch on October 29. nintendowire.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nintendo NY and Nintendo San Francisco will host midnight launch events for the game. gonintendo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5. nintendowire.com · gonintendo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Midnight launch attendees must make reservations via Warp Pipe Pass. gonintendo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ocarina of Time remake has received a USK 12 age rating.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ESRB assigned the Ocarina of Time remake a rating of 10+.