Images circulating online appear to reveal the first special edition for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, themed around The Legend of Zelda franchise and its 40th anniversary. The purported console and Pro Controller feature a color scheme of black, dark green, and gold, accented with an elaborate gold Triforce design and anniversary logos on their packaging. The source of these leaked images remains unclear, but they align with prior insider reports about impending special editions.
Details regarding pricing and an official release date for these Zelda-themed accessories are currently unavailable. However, speculation suggests they will launch concurrently with the rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Fans are anticipating a potential mid-November release for the remake, drawing parallels with Nintendo's historical practice of releasing amiibo alongside major game launches, which could place it in contention with titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
The leaked designs introduce a more visually distinct aesthetic for the Switch 2 hardware. This move towards specialized console designs has been met with mixed reactions, particularly from existing Switch 2 owners who may be hesitant to purchase an entirely new system for aesthetic reasons alone. The existing Switch 2 model's Joy-Con options have been a point of contention for some, who desire more independently purchasable color variations beyond subtle internal differences that are not visible when attached to the console. The black, green, and gold Joy-Cons shown with the special edition console have drawn some interest, but their separate availability remains uncertain.