Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Leak Hints at New Pro Controller
A potential special edition of Nintendo Switch 2 themed around The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary has surfaced online, paired with rumors of a Zelda-branded Pro Controller—though it’s not yet confirmed whether the images are real.
What the leak claims: a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 bundle
The images reportedly come from a social media post by an account focused on Pokémon leaks. The design shown is a “Switch 2 40th anniversary” edition tied to The Legend of Zelda, but the packaging in the leak does not explicitly mention Ocarina of Time Remake.
- Reported color scheme: dark green, gold, and black
- Dock design: includes a Triforce logo
- Reported “Pro Controller”: one side black, the other dark green, with a Triforce logo in the center and additional gold-themed details
- Packaging: states it’s a 40th anniversary Zelda edition
Why it matters: timing, bundling, and what Nintendo might be targeting
Nintendo has already announced the remade version of Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2, but the launch window hasn’t been specified. The leak’s focus on the 40th anniversary—without directly naming Ocarina of Time Remake—raises the possibility that the hardware theme could cover the broader Zelda franchise rather than being strictly tied to the remake.
Fans have also speculated about a late-year launch period, with November–December floated as a theory, potentially placing it in the same general timeframe as other major releases. A separate rumor suggests Nintendo may pair the remake’s launch with its first Zelda-themed special Switch 2 edition, including both Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dedicated Pro Controller.
When we may find out, and what’s confirmed so far
Nintendo has not commented on the authenticity of the leaked hardware designs, so they could still be fabricated. However, the idea fits a pattern Nintendo has used previously with special editions of Switch hardware tied to Zelda milestones.
Clarity could arrive in September, when Nintendo is expected to hold its next Direct, or potentially during the next Tokyo Game Show. In the meantime, Ocarina of Time Remake has received an ESRB age rating on the ESRB website.
