Everything Announced in The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase

Nintendo just ran a full Direct dedicated to The Legend of Zelda turning 40, and it delivered more than most people expected. The Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake finally got a proper showing, a special-edition console was confirmed, live concerts are coming worldwide, and the live-action film got its official title. Here's everything that came out of today's showcase. EXCLUSIVE OFFER Use code TRYHARD33 at checkout to redeem this offer before code expires again. Get 33% Off GAMES+ Subscription Redeem Offer This was the headline. After a controversial first reveal earlier this year that left fans split on the semi-realistic art direction, Nintendo showed Ocarina of Time in full motion today and it's... a lot to process. The visual style leans into a moody, misty fairytale aesthetic that looks unlike any Zelda before it. Think less Breath of the Wild, more dark European storybook. Here's the thing: the new features are genuinely interesting. Link can now jump manually, which is a significant change to how the original played. You can also hum ocarina melodies directly into the Switch 2's microphone rather than inputting them with buttons, and if you happen to own an actual ocarina, that works too. The game is fully voiced, which will take some adjustment for anyone who's played the original dozens of times. It also supports Zelda Notes via the Switch app. The release date is November 5 this year. The special Switch 2 console no one will be able to resist buying Nintendo confirmed a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 arriving on October 29. The console features Link-green Joy-Cons and a Triforce-inspired triangular pattern on the hardware. A matching Switch 2 Pro Controller and carry case are also coming as part of the set. Pro tip: if you were already planning to pick up a Switch 2, this bundle exists now and you have to make a decision. Amiibo for the remake, with an actual in-game reason to own them Two new amiibo figures are coming: Young Link and Young Zelda, both based on the remake's art style. They unlock special in-game masks in Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Nintendo hasn't pinned down an exact release date beyond "later this year" for these. important The amiibo release timing hasn't been confirmed yet, so don't expect them to be available at launch on November 5. A worldwide orchestral tour starting in January Nintendo is sending Zelda's music on the road. A live orchestral concert series kicks off in Tokyo on January 23 before moving through North America starting February 2027, then on to Europe and Australia. The UK date is set for April 3 in London. What most players miss about these tours is how good they actually are in person. If you've never caught a Nintendo orchestral event live, this is worth looking at. The live-action Zelda film has a title, and it's exactly what you'd expect The upcoming live-action movie is officially called The Legend of Zelda. No subtitle. Shigeru Miyamoto says the reason for that will become clear when the film releases in cinemas on April 30, 2027. The cast includes Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, and Sam Neill in one of his final on-screen appearances. No trailer yet. Nintendo is holding that back, which suggests they're confident enough in the film to let curiosity do the work for now. Collector merch: Lego, a Master Sword, and playable ocarinas The physical merchandise lineup is substantial. A 1,750-piece Link and Epona Lego set arrives in spring 2027. Hasbro is releasing an electronic Master Sword at 27 inches long with 15 touch- and motion-activated sounds. Nintendo itself is releasing a playable ocarina at an unspecified future date, and Hori has an electric version coming for anyone who wants the sounds without the breath control. There's also a temporary exhibition at the Nintendo Museum in Japan, running for approximately one year from September 9, featuring a Zelda 40th anniversary series history board and special commemorative entry passes. The second Nintendo Direct of the week is still coming, so today's announcements are only part of the story. If you want to stay across everything Zelda-related as it drops, the The Legend of Zelda guide collection has you covered, and the broader gaming guides hub is worth bookmarking ahead of the Ocarina of Time remake's November launch.