Official Release· Nintendo· Published Sep 8, 2026

Nintendo announces Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 for October 29

Nintendo announced a specially designed Nintendo Switch 2 for The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, alongside a special Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and carrying case, coming October 29.

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Official release brief

The announcement covers a three-part anniversary lineup: a specially designed Nintendo Switch 2, a special Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and a carrying case.

Full Report

The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary hardware lineup is officially here.

Nintendo has revealed a special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 with a Zelda 40th anniversary design, along with a matching Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and carrying case.

It’s more than just a themed console—the whole set is being treated as one anniversary collection across the system, controller, and accessories.

All three are set to launch on October 29.

Why This Matters

The announcement turns The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary into a defined hardware and accessory release, with October 29 as the stated launch date.

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