Switch 2 Zelda Edition: Nintendo acknowledges rush and announces restock

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When the Zelda edition of the Switch 2 hits stores on October 29, Nintendo apparently underestimated demand. This is reported by Eurogamer DE, citing the company, which has announced additional restocks.

The special edition is part of a larger Zelda package: Timed for the series' 40th anniversary, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is set to release just a few days later, as Eurogamer DE writes. For fans, this means two major events within a single week – provided the hardware remains available at all.

What is known so far

The report provides neither sales figures, unit counts, nor specific restock dates. What has been confirmed so far is merely that Nintendo acknowledges the rush as a miscalculation and has signaled additional units. This amounts to an indirect admission from the company that the initial print run could not keep up with the rush.

Why this rarely happens

Official statements on supply shortages are rare from Nintendo. With the Ocarina of Time remake coming just days after the launch, a seemingly tight initial print run collides with a second major event – and pressure on the already small unit count rises precisely in the anniversary year.

What this means for you

Nintendo has not provided specific delivery dates so far. Anyone looking to secure the special edition is best positioned around October 29 at the Nintendo Store and participating retailers – and should check back regularly starting with the next restock announcement at the latest.