Nintendo Reveals Zelda Master Collection for Series' 40th

Nintendo unveils a Zelda trading card collection and Ocarina of Time remake footage.

Marty Null-Byte
Marty Null-Byte

Nintendo marked The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with a regional broadcast that introduced The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection — a trading card set featuring artwork spanning the franchise's long history. The collection is being released by Panini, the trading card publisher, and represents a thoughtful way to celebrate four decades of one of gaming's most enduring series.

The announcement arrived alongside something that'll likely draw more immediate attention from players: a gameplay reveal for the Ocarina of Time remake, which has been in development for Nintendo Switch 2. It's a fitting pairing — marking the anniversary while showing fans what's coming next.

Trading cards have become a natural extension of how franchises celebrate milestones these days, and this one leans into the visual legacy of Zelda across its many eras. For collectors and longtime fans, having that artwork gathered in one place speaks to the care Nintendo's putting into this 40-year moment. It's the kind of thing that doesn't demand headlines, but it's there if you're paying attention — a quiet, generous nod to what the series has meant.

Source: Comic Book Resources



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