Nintendo Outlines Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Celebrations, New Details on Ocarina of Time Remake and Live-Action Film

During today’s Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct presentation, Nintendo detailed a slate of hardware, events, and entertainment projects celebrating forty years of the franchise, alongside new footage of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2.

Series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed fresh gameplay for the previously announced Ocarina of Time remake, confirming a release date of November 5, 2026. The update showcased fully voiced cutscenes, symphonic orchestral arrangements, right-stick camera control, and voice-activated ocarina gameplay via the Switch 2’s built-in microphone.

Ahead of the game’s launch, Nintendo will release a Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console featuring Triforce artwork on October 29, 2026, alongside a themed Pro Controller and carrying case. Complementary merchandise includes official playable and electronic ocarinas, new young Link and young Zelda amiibo arriving in 2027, a 1,750-piece LEGO Link and Epona set, and an electronic Master Sword from Hasbro.

Nintendo also outlined global events, including a 40th Anniversary Concert tour beginning in early 2027 and new year-long exhibits at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto. The presentation concluded with the confirmation of a global theatrical release date of April 30, 2027, for the live-action The Legend of Zelda feature film, produced alongside Sony Pictures and Arad Productions.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches November 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, preceded by the 40th Anniversary Switch 2 hardware bundle on October 29.