Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition

Images of a purported The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 (and a matching Pro Controller) leaked around August 11, 2026. Nintendo has not officially confirmed or announced it.

The original The Legend of Zelda launched in 1986, making 2026 its 40th anniversary year. The leaked hardware is framed around the series anniversary (with a dedicated 40th anniversary logo that includes a small NES-era Link sprite), rather than being tied exclusively to the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 (confirmed for 2026, with many expecting a November window).

Reported design details (from packaging photos)

• Console + dock: Custom dock with a prominent gold Triforce design. Black/teal or dark green Joy-Con 2 controllers featuring Triforce motifs and gold accents.
• Pro Controller (sold separately in the leaks): Matching black and dark green grips, central gold Triforce design, and gold shoulder buttons/triggers. The back reportedly includes a small original NES Link sprite.
• Overall aesthetic leans premium with black, dark green/teal, and gold, in a style reminiscent of recent Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom-era presentations rather than a pure Ocarina of Time theme.

The images were shared by Brazilian journalist and Universo Nintendo editor-in-chief “Necro” Felipe Lima (who has a prior accurate track record, including an early Switch 2 logo leak), and he has stated they match what he previously saw and that both the console and controller are legitimate. Multiple gaming outlets (VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Kotaku, and others) have covered the leak, noting it would mark the first special-edition Switch 2 hardware if real.

Status as of mid-August 2026: Still unconfirmed by Nintendo. Speculation points to a possible reveal in an upcoming Nintendo Direct (September has been frequently mentioned in community discussion) and a launch potentially timed with the Ocarina of Time remake later in 2026. Pricing, exact contents (e.g., whether a game or download code is bundled), and availability details are unknown.

Keep an eye on official Nintendo channels for confirmation, as special-edition Zelda hardware has a strong track record when the company does announce it.