October 18, 2026
Nintendo Admits It Underestimated Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Demand, Plans Restocks
Nintendo knew The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time would attract plenty of attention when it announced the remake for Nintendo Switch 2. What the company apparently didn't anticipate was just how many people would rush to secure the game and its accompanying 40th anniversary hardware. With pre-orders reaching their limits and commemorative consoles disappearing from retailers, a Nintendo executive has acknowledged that the response caught the company off guard. The good news for fans who missed out? Nintendo is working to bring more stock to stores. Nintendo Calls Zelda a "Global Phenomenon" During an interview with Rodrigo Coelho at Brasil Game Show 2026, Bill van Zyll, Vice President and… Continue Reading Nintendo Admits It Underestimated Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Demand, Plans Restocks
