Master Collection Officially Announced
Key Points:
- The Legend of Zelda franchise, celebrating its 40th anniversary since debuting in 1986, has released 21 mainline titles and around 46 games including remakes and spin-offs.
- Nintendo is marking the milestone with a modern remake of Ocarina of Time, a limited-edition Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2, and various collectibles such as action figures and LEGO sets.
- Nintendo has partnered with Panini to launch The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection, a trading card set showcasing artwork from every mainline game in the series.
- The Master Collection was announced during the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct stream and features art from games like Tears of the Kingdom, Skyward Sword, and Ocarina of Time.
- Details such as release date, price, total card count, and sales locations for the Master Collection remain unconfirmed, but the set’s box art and likely pack structure have been revealed.