Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake Amiibo and Massive Anniversary Plans
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nintendo announced new Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo figures for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, alongside a massive wave of franchise anniversary celebrations.
Nintendo has expanded its upcoming hardware and software rollout by revealing new Young Link and Young Zelda figures tied to the forthcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. According to IGN South Africa, both physical collectibles will arrive sometime in 2027, following the game's scheduled launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Tapping these figures to your hardware will unlock classic in-game masks modeled after the original Nintendo 64 release from 1998, continuing Nintendo's long-running integration of physical toys into digital progression.
The amiibo reveal was part of a much broader wave of announcements celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary. Nintendo rolled out details for a new concert series, a special edition console, updates to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, and even a new Link and Epona Lego set. For collectors and long-time fans tracking every piece of merchandise alongside the game, the anniversary showcase confirmed that Nintendo is leaning hard into nostalgia as it ramps up the platform ecosystem for its next-generation hardware.
While hardware rollouts and physical collectibles often spark debate about artificial scarcity and locked content, these classic tie-ins remain massive drivers of community engagement. As we wait for the Switch 2 release next year, expect these figures to become primary targets for both dedicated shelf-display collectors and players looking to grab every piece of bonus in-game gear as soon as the servers and systems go live.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Zelda, Amiibo, Retro Gaming, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa