Nintendo has apologized for underestimating demand for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary hardware, after the special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and its matching accessories sold out across multiple regions.
The anniversary line-up covers a themed Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller and a carrying case. Dexerto reports that preorder demand ran well ahead of what Nintendo had planned for, leaving fans unable to secure the collection.
Bill van Zyll, Nintendo's vice president and general manager for Latin America, addressed the shortages in an interview with the Brazilian YouTube channel Coelho no Japão.
I will tell you that it's a global phenomenon. We have this issue absolutely everywhere. We apologize for that. That certainly is not the intent.
Van Zyll said the problem was not confined to Brazil, naming the United States among the markets where the products had also run out. "We underestimated how well it would be received," he said. "And there are certainly some markets that stand out. The United States did extremely well as well. It's a global phenomenon where they're running out of product."
Restocks planned, no dates given
Nintendo is working to replenish the special edition hardware, controller and software, Van Zyll said, asking fans to be patient while it does. He confirmed restocks are planned but gave no dates and no quantities.
The console was unveiled during September's Zelda anniversary Direct. It carries teal Joy-Con controllers, gold Triforce detailing and a matching dock, and is scheduled to launch on October 29 alongside the themed Pro Controller and carrying case.
The anniversary programme continues on November 5 with the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which Dexerto describes as carrying updated visuals, expanded locations and modernized gameplay. Players who missed the anniversary hardware have no restock date to work from yet.
