Everything Announced at Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
Nintendo unveiled a full Zelda lineup, including a remake, special console, amiibo, concerts and a live-action film set for next April.
- Today, Nintendo aired a special Direct showcase to celebrate the Zelda series' 40th anniversary, promising a "variety of The Legend of Zelda-related information" for fans worldwide.
- The showcase included a full reveal for the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake, featuring a moody, misty vibe, manual jumping, and Zelda Notes support arriving on November 5, 2026.
- Nintendo also announced a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console with Link-ish green Joy-Cons and Triforce design launching October 29, alongside new Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo figures scheduled for 2027.
- A worldwide orchestral tour celebrating Zelda music begins January 23, 2027, in Tokyo, Japan, followed by performances in North America, Europe, and Australia, including a London date on April 3.
- The live-action Zelda film starring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Bo Bragason, and Sam Neill will reach theaters worldwide on April 30, 2027, without a subtitle, expanding the franchise beyond gaming.
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Everything announced at Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
Can you believe it? Link (the green one) is 40 this year, yet his boundless enthusiasm for adventure still hasn't waned. My boundless enthusiasm, meanwhile, waned decades back, so it's clearly something in the Hyrule air. ANYWAY, to celebrate the Zelda series' 40th anniversary, Nintendo is airing a special Direct showcase (the first of two planned for this week), promising a "variety of The Legend of Zelda-related information".
Nintendo shares details of the latest presentation
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