Rumor· Nintendo· Published Aug 12, 2026

Gamespot.com reports a possible Switch 2 special edition tied to Zelda’s 40th anniversary

gamespot.com reports that a first Switch 2 special edition could be planned around The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. The outlet frames the idea as leak-based speculation rather than confirmed news.

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Signal Summary

According to gamespot.com, chatter around Nintendo Switch 2 includes the possibility of a themed special edition connected to Zelda’s 40th anniversary. The piece treats the claim as unverified and based on leaks.

Why It Matters

If a Zelda-themed Switch 2 edition does materialize, it would be an early signal of Nintendo using the platform for high-profile anniversary hardware. For fans, it also suggests more themed console releases could be part of the Switch 2 era.

DNA Read

Reporter-attributed Gamespot headline and excerpt support only a speculative claim about a possible special edition; no official confirmation is present.

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    First Switch 2 Special Edition Might Celebrate Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, If Leaks Are Hy-Real

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