High demand for Zelda game
Nintendo has acknowledged the high demand for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2, several weeks before the game's release. The company has hinted at restocking certain products, including the Switch 2 console themed for the 40th anniversary of the Zelda series, which has become nearly impossible to find worldwide.Remake generates interest
The remake has generated considerable interest since its announcement this summer, and the enthusiasm has further intensified after its detailed presentation during last month's Zelda Direct. The gameplay trailer has exceeded ten million views on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel.Pre-orders drive rankings
The game also appears in several top-selling charts, even though it has not yet been released: these rankings are based solely on pre-orders (in France, the game is still available for pre-order). The demand is not limited to the game.Special edition sells out
The Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary has sold out almost immediately in many regions, and no major restocking has occurred since. Bill van Zyll, vice president and general manager of Nintendo for Latin America, spoke about this during an interview with Coelho.Nintendo underestimates reception
According to him, Ocarina of Time is "a global phenomenon," and Nintendo "underestimated the reception it would receive." When asked about this success and whether Nintendo had anticipated the stock shortages, the executive answered candidly: "If we had expected this, we wouldn't be in this situation, wouldn't we? At least not to this extent."Restocking plans underway
He emphasized the global nature of the issue, stating it was "absolutely everywhere," and presented the company's apologies, noting that this situation was obviously not intended. Nintendo is therefore working to restock its inventory, both for the special edition hardware and for the game, but this will take time.Restocking details unclear
Bill van Zyll asked players for patience and acknowledged that the brand was caught off guard: it expected a positive reception, but not to this extent, which he describes as incredible. He was also asked to confirm that the Switch 2 40th-anniversary edition of Zelda will be among the restocked products.Restocking includes hardware
The answer is positive, but without details: he cannot provide dates or quantities, as these are still under work. The current plan includes at least the special controller, the console, and the game. Bill van Zyll oversees Nintendo's operations in Brazil and Latin America, but his comments suggest he also has insight into what is happening in North America.Launch events confirmed
In the United States, a concrete detail is confirmed: Best Buy will host a midnight launch for Ocarina of Time and will have limited quantities of the Switch 2 40th-anniversary edition of The Legend of Zelda console and the matching Pro controller. In France, as in Europe, no midnight launch is planned, except on the eShop.Release dates set
Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, while the 40th-anniversary console will arrive slightly earlier, on October 29.
