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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Hyrule Officially Announced

Ashley Potter — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:15 GMT

This year and next are shaping up to be memorable for Zelda fans. A remake of 1998's Ocarina of Time — complete with modernized visuals, free camera controls, and fully voiced cutscenes — is due out this November, and fans are eager to revisit the kingdom of Hyrule. A special Zelda 40th-anniversary edition of the Nintendo Switch 2 has even been considered virtually impossible to preorder due to overwhelming demand.

Nintendo Officially Launches Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Ticket Sales

Jen Glennon — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:23:26 GMT

The games industry may be going through some rocky times, but there's never been a better moment to be a fan of video game music. With ongoing tours and one-off events celebrating beloved franchises like Final Fantasy, Sonic, Persona, and World of Warcraft, now you can enjoy your favorite nerdish pastime while also feeling like a person of culture. The latest franchise to get the live orchestral treatment is Nintendo's storied The Legend of Zelda series, which marks its 40th anniversary this year.

Ubisoft Was Working on an Official Legend of Zelda Game, Report Says

Austin Manchester — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:47:18 GMT

Ubisoft and Nintendo formed a partnership in the 2010s and early 2020s, resulting in 2017's crossover RPG Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and its 2022 sequel. According to a new report, Ubisoft didn't want the partnership to be done there: Ubisoft Milan was reportedly working on a The Legend of Zelda spinoff game before Nintendo passed on the project.

Nintendo Opens the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Pre-orders Fans Were Waiting For

Patricia Hernandez — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:59:35 GMT

Nintendo concluded the official gameplay reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with pre-orders for items like the 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and the foil cover variant of the game. Conspicuously missing from this lineup was the musical instrument that the Zelda remake centers on: the actual ocarina. Nintendo didn't share a price, nor did it say when the blue accessory would release. Now, the Japanese publisher has surprised fans with an Ocarina of Time pre-order shadow drop.

Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets More Pre-order Bonuses

Patricia Hernandez — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:01:24 GMT

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timefans who hustled to pre-order the upcoming remake's first print run’s special foil-covered edition may have proven too hasty. Not long after the standard Nintendo Switch 2 promotion announcement, a second and potentially more appealing pre-order option has appeared for the Zelda remake.

Nintendo Issues Official Statement On Switch 2 'Zelda' Console Pre-Orders

Patricia Hernandez — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:54:00 GMT

Seemingly everyone is trying to get their hands on the Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console, which has turned the simple act of pre-ordering into a total nightmare. Major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Best Buy all say they are sold out of the Triforce-themed console — and if they aren't, restocks get wiped away quickly.

'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception

Patricia Hernandez — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:49:22 GMT

The special-edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 looks great, but don't get too excited just yet. Pre-ordering the console is already a nightmare. The situation surrounding the Nintendo game's foil-cover variant isn't very heartening, either. Worst of all, if you do manage to get a pre-order, the console will be more expensive no matter where or how you buy it.

'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Remake and Switch 2 Console Pre-Orders Will Be a Bloodbath

Patricia Hernandez — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:43:24 GMT

Now that Nintendo has shown off its first gameplay footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and its fancy new hardware, fans are probably wondering how they will actually purchase these items. Here's everything we know so far — and a breakdown of why this Nintendo release may be an unusually stressful one for Zelda fans.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's Best Features Are Outside of the Game

Patricia Hernandez — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:08:46 GMT

It wouldn't be a true Nintendo news reveal without an unexpected or offbeat announcement, and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct delivered on this front. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting two big additions that will expand the gameplay experience, and they both exist outside the title itself.

5 Things Completely New to the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

Willa Rowe — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:23:54 GMT

Nintendo gave players their first in-depth look at gameplay for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake during today's Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. While the game's new graphical style got a lot of attention (love it or hate it), the company also revealed a number of new features. Here are five of the most important additions to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.