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Everything revealed at Zelda Direct: Ocarina of Time pre-order deal, release date, new Switch 2, more

Nintendo hosted its much an anticipated The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct today. We got our very first look at gameplay for the The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, its November release date, and we also have a Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order deal for you (they are now live). That joins the new 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console, playable ocarinas, new amiibo, and more. Head below for everything Nintendo revealed in today’s Zelda Direct. 

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order deal

Update: The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-orders are now live at Amazon.

Pre-orders are now live The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake on Switch 2 via the Nintendo Store and you can use these discounted Nintendo gift cards at Amazon to score a deal (only two per order, but you place a second order to get more):

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake

Nintendo gave our first taste of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay today, announced the November 5, 2026 release date, and pre-orders are now live, as mentioned above. 

Remade with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more, Link’s milestone 1998 adventure has been reborn for a whole new era. The first print run of the physical version will commemorate the release with special packaging that features textured foil cover art, available while supplies last.

Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition

Update: Pre-orders now live at Best Buy.

Nintendo has now officially revealed the new Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition – it will release on October 29 alongside anniversary editions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, “available with and without a display stand, and Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case with screen protector.”

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time playable Ocarinas

There will be 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.”

New Zelda: Ocarina of Time amiibo

Coming in 2027, Nintendo will be releasing a pair of new amiibo figures – Young Link and Young Zelda – that “can be used to unlock special in-game masks that evoke a retro graphical style.” 

A toy figurine of a person holding a sword

Also arriving in spring 2027, Nintendo is teaming up with LEGO for the new 1,750-piece Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Link & Epona set. 

A silver logo with text

Zelda live-action movie

We didn’t get to see the new movie just yet, but Nintendo has announced it will hit theaters on April 30, 2027 and it will carry no subtitle – it is just called The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo says “this original film is based on the stories, ideas and concepts of The Legend of Zelda that have built up through 40 years of games.” 

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Justin is a senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our game/app coverage and more. He also covers all things music for 9to5Mac, including the weekly Logic Pros series exploring music production on Mac and iOS devices


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