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- Nintendo may be planning limited-edition Zelda hardware alongside its 40th anniversary celebration, with rumors also pointing to classic remasters and a long-awaited Ocarina of Time remake.
- The hardware rumors are just one aspect of the larger context.
Nintendo may be planning limited-edition Zelda hardware alongside its 40th anniversary celebration, with rumors also pointing to classic remasters and a long-awaited Ocarina of Time remake.
Major anniversaries tend to bring major surprises, and it appears like the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda might be no exception. New speculations have Nintendo readying special Zelda-themed hardware for the Nintendo Switch 2, giving fans even more cause to look forward to the franchise’s milestone celebration.
The latest reports claim Nintendo is working on a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Pro Controller. Early speculation suggested the controller would be based specifically on Ocarina of Time, but newer information says it will instead celebrate the Zelda series as a whole. The rumors didn't stop there. Nintendo is also expected to release a matching Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console.
That idea doesn't sound far-fetched. Nintendo has a long history of celebrating major Zelda releases with limited-edition hardware. Over the years, fans have witnessed the release of special Zelda-themed versions of the Nintendo 3DS and other handheld systems, making another collector's edition a logical progression for the series.
Still, nothing has been confirmed. The rumors come from several sources that have correctly shared Nintendo information in the past, but they have also missed the mark before. As a result, it's best to treat these reports as speculation until Nintendo makes an official announcement.
The hardware rumors are just one aspect of the larger context.
According to the sources, Nintendo is also expected to reveal new Zelda games during the anniversary celebration. One of the biggest rumors continues to be an Ocarina of Time remake. This project has been mentioned repeatedly over the past several months but has yet to be officially revealed.
And that's not all. Fans are once again hoping to see The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD return on modern Nintendo hardware. Both remain Wii U exclusives and are two of the most sought Zelda games for a new release.
So what can Nintendo do? One possibility is a bundle that includes both HD versions in a single package. Another is releasing Twilight Princess HD on its own while saving Wind Waker HD for a later date. Either way, bringing these games to current hardware would be a welcome move for longtime fans who have been waiting for years to play them without having to dust off a Wii U.
For now, though, Nintendo has remained completely quiet. That silence has only fueled more speculation as fans search for clues about what the company has planned for one of its most important franchises. If the rumors are true, Zelda’s 40th anniversary could be one of the biggest celebrations Nintendo has had in years.
Imagine a customized Switch 2 console, a collectible Pro Controller, legendary HD remasters, and even an Ocarina of Time remake. What a roster. There’s no official word yet, but the excitement is building, and there’s one question—when Nintendo eventually breaks its silence, will the wait have been worth it?
