The Legend of Zelda franchise has officially turned fifty — in 2026, the cult series turned 40 years old. During this time, Link’s adventures have gone through a lot of transformations, but their status as the main pillar of the industry is firmly entrenched. Each fan has their own favorite: someone rubbed Skyward Sword to the holes, someone did not get out of the sea of Wind Waker or Twilight Twilight Princess. However, the title of “reference Zelda” is most often given to Ocarina of Time — and it’s hard to argue with that. And although there are no full-fledged game announcements for the anniversary yet, the recent collaboration with Lego made fans drown in nostalgia again.
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LEGO Ocarina of Time — The Final Battle: details of a new set based on the classics
Users on Reddit are already actively discussing the new set of “Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle”. The main feature here is the diorama format, which Lego is increasingly using for collector’s editions. The set replays the very final fight where Link, Zelda and Navi challenge Ganon.
The box contains 1003 parts and three detailed minifigures: Princess Zelda herself, Link (along with faithful Navi) and, of course, Ganondorf. The designers also added a bit of interactivity: Ganondorf can be effectively “thrown out” from under the rubble of the castle, and the heroes can arm themselves with a Megaton Hammer. By the way, this is not the only gift for fans — the equally cool set “The Great Deck Tree” is still available in Lego stores.
Community Reaction and Ocarina of Time Records
The reaction on the web is the expected delight. Players admit that such announcements bring them back to their childhood. “Zelda: Ocarina of Time made my Saturday great, just like she’s been doing for the last 28 years,” one fan wrote. Others just state the fact: the “Final Battle” set turned out to be amazing.
It is worth recalling that the original, released in 1998 on the Nintendo 64, still holds the absolute industry record. The game’s average score on Metacritic is an incredible 99 out of 100. Such a merch is a great way for fans to physically touch the legend while Nintendo remains silent about the future of the series.
What is Nintendo preparing for Zelda’s 40th anniversary in 2026?
The official plans of Big N for the rest of the anniversary year are still covered in fog, but insiders are awake. Most likely, we will soon hear fresh details about the upcoming film adaptation. In addition, rumors about potential remakes or remasters of classic parts — Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess – continue to circulate on the web and are asking for modern platforms. It looks like fans will have plenty more reasons to get their wallets out this year.
