Rumors suggest Nintendo may be preparing a special edition of its upcoming Switch 2 console to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise. Images posted to social media platform X by the account Centro LEAKS appear to show a Zelda-themed Switch 2 dock and controllers, featuring gold accents and Triforce motifs.
While Nintendo has not officially commented on a new system, controller, or any anniversary events, the company has a history of releasing special edition hardware alongside major Zelda releases. Past examples include the Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch and the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite, which launched in conjunction with "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom." The leaked designs bear a resemblance to the gold Hyrule Edition Switch Lite.
This potential hardware release comes as a remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is slated for release later this year. However, the leaked images do not appear to be directly tied to that specific upcoming title, suggesting a broader celebration of the series' four-decade history.
The Switch 2 has already demonstrated strong sales performance, surpassing 23 million units sold and exceeding the lifetime sales of the Wii U and GameCube shortly after its first anniversary. This news follows Sony's recent announcement of a special edition PS5 Marvel's Wolverine system, indicating a trend of themed console releases across major manufacturers.