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In honor of the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda<\/em> series, Nintendo dropped a special Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming live-action Zelda<\/em> film, the Ocarina of Time<\/em> remake for Switch 2, a new Switch 2 design, and much more.<\/p>\n Check out the details below, which have been provided straight from Nintendo of America\u2019s press release. <\/p>\n And if you missed the Direct, we have the full video here as well, just under the press release details.<\/p>\n In today\u2019s Legend of Zelda 40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary Direct presentation, Nintendo marked four decades of Hyrule heroics with a treasure trove of announcements for new products and events starting this year and continuing into 2027. To watch the entire presentation and learn more about The Legend of Zelda 40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary activities, visit\u00a0zelda40th.nintendo.com<\/a> starting\u00a0later today.<\/p>\n Series producer Eiji Aonuma showed the first gameplay of the\u00a0Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time<\/em><\/a>\u00a0game for the\u00a0Nintendo Switch 2<\/a>\u00a0system and revealed that the title will launch on Nov. 5. Remade with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more, Link\u2019s milestone 1998 adventure has been reborn for a whole new era. The first print run of the\u00a0physical version<\/a>\u00a0will commemorate the release with special packaging that features textured foil cover art, available while supplies last.<\/p>\n A week earlier, on Oct. 29, fans can get their hands on the\u00a0Nintendo Switch 2 \u2013 The Legend of Zelda \u2013 40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary Edition<\/a>\u00a0system, plus anniversary editions of the\u00a0Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller<\/a>, available with and without a\u00a0display stand<\/a>1<\/sup>, and Nintendo Switch 2\u00a0carrying case with screen protector<\/a>, all featuring a Triforce design.<\/p>\n Also keep an eye out for two ocarinas later this year: a playable version for the musically inclined and an electric version from HORI that plays notes or entire songs at the press of a button. In\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time<\/em>, play (or simply hum) one of Link\u2019s learned ocarina melodies within range of the Nintendo Switch 2 system\u2019s built-in microphone, and he\u2019ll perform the song in the game! Also, new amiibo figures2<\/sup>\u00a0of\u00a0Young Link<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Young Zelda<\/a>\u00a0will launch in 2027 and can be used to unlock special in-game masks that evoke a retro graphical style. And for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em><\/a>\u00a0game, the previously announced\u00a0Mineru\u2019s Construct<\/a>\u00a0amiibo releases Sept. 17.<\/p>\n There will also be several new features added to\u00a0ZELDA NOTES<\/a>, a game-specific service that players can use with the Nintendo Switch App3<\/sup>\u00a0for compatible smart devices. Currently, the service supports the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>in various ways. Support for\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time<\/em>\u00a0will help players track their adventure, challenge them to find in-game locations using hint images, let them play a virtual ocarina, take a daily quiz with over 2,000 total questions and more.<\/p>\n The anniversary extends to special events and experiences, as well. The Legend of Zelda 40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary Concert series will be held across the globe next year and include a variety of music from the Legend of Zelda series, from nostalgic tunes to modern melodies. A Japan tour kicks off in Tokyo next January, a North American tour starts in Chicago next February, a European tour begins in London next April and an Australian tour starts in Melbourne next May. For locations, dates and other information, visit\u00a0zelda.gameconcerts.com<\/a>\u00a0later today.<\/p>\n Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan will also join the fun in several ways, including a special Legend of Zelda 40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary ticket design (from Sept. 9), new photo ops (from Nov. 5) and the fall 2026 opening of the Super Family Restaurant, where visitors can enjoy a meal surrounded by Link and other Nintendo characters. Museum anniversary activities will continue for one year.<\/p>\n Starting tomorrow, users of the\u00a0Nintendo Today!<\/a>3<\/sup>\u00a0smart device app can collect Legend of Zelda series digital cards each day. Also, the calendar animations in the Legend of Zelda theme will change to feature games throughout the series.<\/p>\n And be on the lookout for more anniversary initiatives and collaborations from Nintendo partners, offering fans of all ages new ways to celebrate and connect with the world of The Legend of Zelda. These include the LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time \u2013 Link & Epona set, a 1,750-piece collectible display model for adults, available starting spring 2027. Also on the way is the Hasbro Legend of Zelda Electronic Master Sword, 27 inches long with more than 15 touch- and motion-activated sounds, arriving in spring 2027.<\/p>\n Fans can also celebrate the anniversary by exploring the wide selection of Legend of Zelda games currently available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including the Nintendo Switch 2\u00a0editions of\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em>and\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>. Nintendo Switch players can enjoy the Nintendo Switch versions of those games, as well as titles such as\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and more.\u00a0Nintendo Switch Online<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack<\/a>4<\/sup>\u00a0members can experience the series\u2019 rich history through the Nintendo Classics libraries and\u00a0Nintendo Music<\/a>, available as a smart device app3<\/sup>or accessible via a\u00a0web browser<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, the series\u2019 live-action movie will open in theaters worldwide on April 30, 2027, from Nintendo, Arad Productions Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Officially titled\u00a0The Legend of Zelda<\/em>, this original film is based on the stories, ideas and concepts of The Legend of\u00a0<\/em>Zelda that have built up through 40 years of games.<\/p>\n Whether your Legend of Zelda journey began with \u201cIt\u2019s dangerous to go alone!\u201d in 1986, \u201cHey! Listen!\u201d in 1998, or \u201cOpen your eyes\u201d in 2017, The Legend of Zelda 40th<\/sup> Anniversary has something in store for every fan who supported the series over the years, and for those whose adventure is just starting.<\/p>\nPress Release:<\/strong><\/h2>\n