Nintendo sets November release for Zelda remake amid Walmart restock delays

Nintendo sets November release for Zelda remake amid Walmart restock delays

Nintendo announced that the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be released in November 2025, with midnight launch events scheduled in London and Toronto and a line of anniversary merchandise. According to The Shortcut, the Nintendo Store recorded the most frequent restocks of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2, while Walmart’s planned restock was pushed back to November 6. Polygon reported that major retailers Walmart and Target are facing supply-chain and inventory problems that are delaying or preventing delivery of the special-edition Switch 2.

The Shortcut also noted that Walmart and Target will begin taking online orders for the special edition on November 6 after a supply-chain delay postponed the original October 29 launch. GoNintendo said Walmart cancelled pre-orders for the limited-edition Switch 2 on the eve of its release, citing oversold inventory.

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Nintendo announces November 5 release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake with global launch events
Nintendo announces November 5 release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake with global launch events

Comics Gaming Magazine • 02 Nov 15:15

The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch on November 5, 2025, with midnight store openings in London and Toronto and related anniversary merchandise.

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November 01, 2026
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Target and Best Buy announce November restocks of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 bundle
Target and Best Buy announce November restocks of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 bundle

GameRant • 01 Nov 21:00

Target will receive the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console on November 5 in stores and November 6 online, while Best Buy will offer the bundle at its midnight launch on November 5.

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October 30, 2026
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Nintendo Store Leads Restocks of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2
Nintendo Store Leads Restocks of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2

The Shortcut | Matt Swider • 30 Oct 10:44

The Nintendo Store saw the most frequent restocks of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2, while Walmart's planned restock was delayed until November 6.

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October 29, 2026
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Retailers report fulfillment delays for Zelda-themed Switch 2 launch
Retailers report fulfillment delays for Zelda-themed Switch 2 launch

Polygon.com • 29 Oct 16:48

Major retailers Walmart and Target are experiencing supply chain and inventory issues that are delaying or preventing the delivery of the special edition Nintendo Switch 2 tied to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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Walmart and Target set November 6 online restock dates for Zelda Switch 2
Walmart and Target set November 6 online restock dates for Zelda Switch 2

The Shortcut | Matt Swider • 29 Oct 14:32

Walmart and Target will begin taking online orders for the Zelda Switch 2 special edition on November 6 after a supply-chain delay postponed the October 29 launch.

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October 28, 2026
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Walmart cancels pre-orders for Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 a day before launch
Walmart cancels pre-orders for Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 a day before launch

GoNintendo • 28 Oct 17:42

Customers who pre-ordered the limited-edition Switch 2 from Walmart were notified that their orders were cancelled on the eve of the product’s release, with the retailer citing oversold inventory.

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