Lego and Nintendo are teasing a new The Legend of Zelda set, likely based on the iconic Ocarina of Time game, featuring figures of Link, Navi, and Ganon, with a release expected in 2026.
Nintendo has partnered with Laced Records to release vinyl soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild outside Japan, marking its first physical music release in the West and possibly testing the market for more physical music products from its IPs.
Shigeru Miyamoto explained that Nintendo is focusing more on movies because they allow fans to reconnect with their games, as films remain accessible longer than games. Miyamoto, now more involved in film and theme parks than game development, highlighted the company's expanding film projects, including upcoming movies for Super Mario Galaxy and The Legend of Zelda.
A new Zelda game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, is announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with a trailer that received mixed reactions from fans, highlighting ongoing excitement and skepticism about the series' future releases.
Nintendo and Lego have partnered to release a Lego set of the classic Game Boy, featuring swappable screens for Mario and Zelda cartridges, available for pre-order with a release date in October 2025, celebrating gaming history and nostalgia.
Zelda fans are eagerly awaiting the first new game on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with hopes for improvements in open-world exploration, dungeons, story, and graphics, inspired by previous titles like Breath of the Wild and Wind Waker.
Expedition 33, previously the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic, has been surpassed by the Switch 2 upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, with Tears of the Kingdom now holding the top spot with a score of 95, and Breath of the Wild matching Expedition 33's score of 93, following the release of the new console upgrades.
Link will be a playable character in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, set for release on September 26, 2024. The game features Zelda as the main protagonist attempting to rescue Link, with players able to use Link's sword and arrows and Zelda's magic wand. The extent of Link's playability is still unclear, with speculation about dual protagonists or a limited role.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, releasing on September 26, has received an ESRB rating of "E for everyone 10+" and confirms players can control both Link and Zelda. This marks the first time Princess Zelda is playable in the series, featuring a new ability to create echoes of items and enemies, with an art style inspired by the Link's Awakening remake.
Nintendo has released an infographic summarizing all the games featured in the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, including major titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Other notable announcements include Stray coming to Switch, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, a new Fairy Tail game, and a new Metroidvania called MIO. The second half of the year looks promising for Nintendo fans, even as they await news on the next Switch console.
Lego and Nintendo have launched a new 2-in-1 Great Deku Tree set from The Legend of Zelda series, available for preorder at $299.99. The set, which includes 2,500 pieces and four minifigures, can be built in two different styles based on the Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild games. It ships on September 1.
Nintendo has released a variety of LEGO sets based on its popular franchises, including Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda. The first Zelda set is set to launch in 2024, adding to an already extensive collection of Mario and Animal Crossing sets. The article provides a comprehensive list of all available sets and where to purchase them.
Lego has released its first-ever Legend of Zelda set, featuring the Great Deku Tree from both Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, along with three versions of Link and a Princess Zelda figure. The 2,500-piece set, recommended for ages 18 and up, is priced at $299.99 and is available for preorder with a shipping date of September 1.
LEGO has unveiled a new 2-in-1 set featuring The Legend of Zelda's Great Deku Tree, available from September 1, 2024, for £259.99 / $299.99. The 2,500-brick set allows fans to build the Deku Tree in its Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild forms and includes four Minifigures: OOT Child Link, OOT Adult Link, BOTW Link, and BOTW Zelda. The set is packed with intricate details, including Hestu, Koroks, the Master Sword, a tiny Ocarina, and more, delighting fans of the series.
The LEGO Group has unveiled a 2,500-piece LEGO set featuring the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of Zelda series, allowing fans to build versions from either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. The set includes interactive features, iconic sceneries, and mini figures, and is available for pre-order starting May 28, 2024, priced at $299.99.