Nintendo aired a special Nintendo Direct presentation to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise, detailing a variety of upcoming projects and merchandise. The broadcast offered a first look at the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, provided an update on the live-action film, and announced new collectible items and attractions.
The Legend of Zelda Movie The live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has officially been given the title "The Legend of Zelda." Shigeru Miyamoto explained that the absence of a subtitle will become clear upon viewing the film, which will tell an original story drawing from the series' rich history. Miyamoto confirmed his involvement, along with the core Zelda development team, in the film's production. Future updates regarding the movie will be disseminated first through the Nintendo Today app.
Nintendo Museum and Attractions In Japan, limited-time tickets for the Nintendo Museum, celebrating the Zelda 40th anniversary, will be available starting September 9. The museum will feature a display chronicling the history of the Zelda series. Beginning November 5, a new photo opportunity themed around the Master Sword will be accessible. Additionally, the Super Family Restaurant, adorned with Nintendo characters and a Link statue, is set to open within the museum this fall.
New Merchandise and Collectibles A wave of new Zelda-themed merchandise was also revealed. This includes the Nintendo Museum Official Book Vol. 2, launching November 5. New amiibo figures are on the way, including a Tears of the Kingdom construct amiibo and a Young Link/Zelda amiibo set for 2027, which will unlock new in-game masks when scanned into the Ocarina of Time remake. Other announced items include playable Ocarina and electric Ocarina replicas, a Link & Epona Lego set, Hasbro's The Legend of Zelda Heroes of Hyrule Figure Collection and Electronic Master Sword, and Huzzle puzzles in Masterpiece Color and Gold Editions.
40th Anniversary Concert Tour The traveling orchestral concert series celebrating The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary will commence its tour in Tokyo next January, with additional dates planned across Japan. A North American tour is slated to begin in February in Chicago, with European and Australian tours also in development.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is scheduled to launch on November 5 for the Switch 2. Producer Eiji Aonuma showcased live gameplay, highlighting new mechanics such as free jumping, a rolling sprint, motion-controlled aiming, full camera control, and an enhanced quick-item selection. The walkthrough demonstrated familiar locations like Kakariko Village, Hyrule Field, and Hyrule Castle Town. Characters such as Saria and Mido were featured, and it was confirmed that characters, aside from Link, will be fully voiced in cinematics. A new feature called "Threads of Time" will display current objectives and story progress. Players will be able to play the Ocarina by humming into the Switch 2's microphone or using external instruments. A second trailer offered a glimpse of adult Link and various dungeons, including the Water Temple. The digital version will retail for $59.99, while the physical release will include a game case with special textured foil cover art.
Companion App Integration The mobile companion app for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will offer support for the Ocarina of Time remake. The app allows players to track in-game accomplishments and stats, with automatic screenshot capture. "Gossip Quests" will challenge players to find in-game locations depicted in app images to earn points redeemable for new Ocarina music scores. The "Play Ocarina" feature provides a digital Ocarina for free-play or guided musical experiences, with the ability to create and share custom QR code scores. An "Ocarina of Time Quiz" will offer over 2,000 multiple-choice questions daily, with options to spend in-game rupees for additional attempts.
Anniversary Hardware In conjunction with the anniversary, a special Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and dock will launch on October 29. A matching Zelda-themed Pro Controller and carrying case will also be available on the same day.