Nintendo marks The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with concert tours, a Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, and new amiibo releases.
The theme dominating today’s Nintendo news is without doubt the 40th anniversary celebrations of The Legend of Zelda series. Nintendo is pulling out all the stops to honor four decades of one of its most celebrated franchises.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert Tour
Nintendo has announced a concert tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, beginning in Japan in January 2027, and extending throughout North America, Europe, and Australia during the year. The live orchestrated music events will encapsulate the history of the series, featuring both nostalgic and modern melodies. Tickets will be available for purchase later this month, according to a report from My Nintendo News. For more details on the tour dates and locations, Nintendo Life provides an extensive guide.
Special Zelda Anniversary Direct Highlights
Today’s Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct was packed with announcements. While Nintendo has yet to make the full presentation available online, it included a look at new products and events rolling out into 2027. While specific details remain scant, My Nintendo News suggests further announcements may follow.
Ocarina of Time Gets the Remake Treatment
The anticipation for a modern remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been realized for the Nintendo Switch 2. A video shared by Nintendo Everything showcases the significant graphical enhancements compared to the original N64 version, including improved models, details, and animations.
New Amiibo Set to Enhance Gameplay
Nintendo also announced new amiibo figures for Young Link and Young Zelda, slated for release in 2027. These figures will enhance gameplay by unlocking special in-game masks in the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, though they’ll hit the shelves after the game launches. More coverage on this can be found at My Nintendo News.
Additional Nintendo Updates
Outside of the Zelda celebration, a few other notable mentions include the release date announcement and new trailer for Blades & Battles, an action game by QUByte Interactive set to release on September 29. For more on this title, see Nintendo Everything.
Moreover, Madden NFL 27 will be featured in Nintendo Switch Online’s next game trial in North America, starting from September 9. Members with an active subscription can play the full version, transferring progress to the purchase, as reported by Nintendo Everything.
