Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct
Nintendo added VRR support to the Switch 2, which increases frame rates for docked games. This hardware update follows the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for November and a 40th anniversary console. To mark the occasion, Nintendo is offering a 30% off Customer Appreciation Sale on Switch games and accessories, funded by tariff refunds from US litigation. Additionally, Hasbro's Electronic Master Sword sold out within one day of pre-orders opening for $39.99. Other upcoming titles include Metroid Ravenous on January 28, 2027, and Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4.
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- ✓ The Switch 2 now supports VRR, providing automatic frame rate increases in docked mode.
- ✓ Nintendo is holding a Customer Appreciation Sale with 30% off Switch games and accessories.
- ✓ Hasbro's Electronic Master Sword costs $39.99 and sold out within one day of pre-orders opening.
- ✓ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches in November for Switch 2.
What changed
Nintendo added VRR support for Switch 2 and announced a 30% off customer appreciation sale.
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Nintendo updates Switch 2 hardware and launches Zelda anniversary sales
Nintendo added VRR support to the Switch 2, which increases frame rates for docked games. This hardware update follows the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for November and a 40th anniversary console. To mark the occasion, Nintendo is offering a 30% off Customer Appreciation Sale on Switch games and accessories, funded by tariff refunds from US litigation. Additionally, Hasbro's Electronic Master Sword sold out within one day of pre-orders opening for $39.99. Other upcoming titles include Metroid Ravenous on January 28, 2027, and Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4.
Why it matters
The Zelda 40th anniversary coincides with the transition to the Switch 2 hardware. These updates and sales leverage both technical improvements and legal refunds to drive adoption of the new ecosystem.
What is confirmed
- The Switch 2 now supports VRR, providing automatic frame rate increases in docked mode.
- Nintendo is holding a Customer Appreciation Sale with 30% off Switch games and accessories.
- Hasbro's Electronic Master Sword costs $39.99 and sold out within one day of pre-orders opening.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches in November for Switch 2.
- Metroid Ravenous arrives January 28, 2027.
- Monster Hunter Wilds launches December 4.
What to watch next
- Pre-order pricing and edition details for Ocarina of Time remake
- Release dates for Kirby World Beyond and third-party ports
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- www.ign.com — Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible By 'Tariff-Related' Refunds
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Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake and Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, scheduled for a November launch. The company also unveiled a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and accessories, which sold out quickly at major retailers. A subsequent Nintendo Direct detailed further Switch 2 titles, including Metroid Ravenous arriving January 28, 2027, and Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4. Other reveals include Kirby World Beyond and various third-party ports, with some games launching as early as today and others through Spring 2027.
Why it matters
These announcements mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise. The events serve as a primary showcase for the hardware capabilities and software library of the upcoming Switch 2 console.
What is confirmed
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches in November for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- A Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and accessories sold out in minutes.
- Metroid Ravenous is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027.
- Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2 launches on December 4.
- Nintendo announced Kirby World Beyond, an open sandbox game.
Still unconfirmed
- Scalper prices for the anniversary console have reached up to $900 on eBay.
- The September 9 Nintendo Direct lasted 47 minutes.
- The September 9 Nintendo Direct included 45 minutes of Switch 2 reveals.
What to watch next
- Official pricing for the Switch 2 anniversary console
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- Game Informer — Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct
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- IGN — 40 Changes We Noticed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Footage on Nintendo Switch 2
- Kotaku — 16 Screenshots Of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Show A Completely Different-Looking Game
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- simulationdaily.com — Nintendo Direct September 9, 2026 – All the News and Reveals
- www.ign.com — Everything Announced in the Nintendo Direct (September 2026)
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