We at NerdLeaks are tracking a fresh leak that claims Nintendo is preparing a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console. Per Game Rant, the rumor surfaced via leakers Shpeshal_Nick and Necrolipe, and — if true — would tie into the franchise's 40th anniversary rather than being purely an Ocarina of Time-themed release. Take this with a pinch of salt: the reporting contains a fair amount of uncertainty and many details remain unconfirmed.
What Was Reported
According to Game Rant, the key claims in the leak are as follows:
- A Zelda-themed Switch 2 console is allegedly in the works.
- Rather than being focused on the Ocarina of Time remake, the design appears to center on the franchise's 40th anniversary.
- Concrete details about the console's appearance and hardware are unknown at this time.
- A Zelda 40th anniversary Pro Controller design has been described: reportedly largely black with green tips and gold accents, with a Tri-Force emblem placed between the – and + buttons.
- It is not clear whether the console will include the controller or whether either product would be bundled with the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time.
- Game Rant reports the leak suggests the console and controller could be revealed and released “sometime this year,” given the timing of the anniversary — a claim that is inherently speculative.
Design Details Reported
Per Necrolipe, the most concrete visual detail is the alleged Pro Controller color scheme: predominantly black, accented with green tips and gold trim, and featuring a Tri-Force emblem between the – and + buttons. Beyond that single controller description, the leak offers no firm imagery or confirmed photos of the console itself.
The Source & Credibility
Game Rant published the report on Jul 23, 2026, attributing the leak to Shpeshal_Nick and Necrolipe. Their names are explicitly cited as the origin of the rumor in Game Rant's coverage.
We should be cautious here: the information comes via leak accounts quoted by Game Rant and the report repeatedly notes uncertainty. There are explicit admissions in the source that many specifics are “unknown” and that bundle details are “not clear.” In short, treat the claims as unverified until Nintendo or another primary source confirms them.
What It Could Mean
If portions of the leak are accurate, several possible interpretations follow — all framed as conditional:
- A Switch 2 dressed in a franchise-spanning 40th anniversary motif would suggest Nintendo is using the anniversary as the marketing anchor rather than any single game, like Ocarina of Time, even if that remake is generating extra attention.
- The existence of a distinct Zelda 40th anniversary Pro Controller design could indicate a wider merchandising push tied to the anniversary, though the leak does not confirm whether this controller ships with any console bundle.
- The claim that the console and controller might be revealed and released “sometime this year” is explicitly speculative in the source and should not be treated as a confirmed release timeline.
Again, these are conditional readings of an account that leaves many blanks. The leak includes one specific controller description but no photos or firm specifications for the console, so the most concrete takeaway right now is limited to that controller detail if you believe the original leakers.
Why This Matters
For fans of the Legend of Zelda series and collectors who follow console special editions, an officially themed Switch 2 and a bespoke Zelda 40th anniversary Pro Controller would be noteworthy — assuming the leak proves accurate. The controller detail (black with green tips, gold accents, and a Tri-Force emblem between the – and + buttons) is the most specific element currently in circulation, which is why it warrants attention even amid the uncertainty.
We at NerdLeaks will continue to watch for confirmation or additional evidence. For now, take the claims from Shpeshal_Nick and Necrolipe, as reported by Game Rant, with a pinch of salt and expect further clarification before making any assumptions about availability, bundles, or official reveals.
