By Online Games VIP Editorial
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Nintendo has revealed Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo for its Ocarina of Time remake, with special masks planned for the 2027 collectibles.
Nintendo has revealed two amiibo for its upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: Young Link and Young Zelda. IGN reports that both figures are planned for release in 2027, after the remake launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026.
According to IGN, the figures will unlock special in-game masks based on the original Nintendo 64 version of Ocarina of Time, which released in 1998. Nintendo has also published descriptions for both figures, confirming that Young Link is shown with Navi while Young Zelda holds the Ocarina of Time.
IGN reports that the Young Link amiibo depicts the younger version of the hero from the Switch 2 edition of Ocarina of Time. The figure shows Link sitting alongside Navi, his companion fairy. That pairing connects the collectible to the opening portion of the original adventure, although Nintendo’s published description does not provide additional information about how the figure will be used beyond the special mask reward.
The Young Zelda amiibo depicts Zelda as a young princess. IGN says the figure shows her seated while holding the Ocarina of Time, the instrument that she will eventually pass to Link to help him on his quest. Nintendo’s description establishes the character and pose represented by the figure, but it does not confirm whether the amiibo will offer a reward distinct from Young Link’s mask.
The clearest gameplay detail comes from IGN’s report that both collectibles will unlock special masks based on the 1998 Nintendo 64 game. The source does not identify the masks by name, explain whether they are cosmetic or functional, or say how players will access them. Those details remain unconfirmed.
IGN reports that the Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo are expected sometime in 2027. Nintendo has set the remake’s Switch 2 launch for November 5, 2026, so the figures are planned for a later period rather than alongside the game’s release.
That timing matters for players who want to use the amiibo with the remake from its first day. Based on the information supplied by IGN, the figures will not be available at launch if Nintendo’s current schedule holds. The report does not provide a specific 2027 month, an exact launch date, a price, regional availability, or details about whether the two figures will be sold separately or together.
This also leaves open a practical question for collectors and players: whether the mask content will remain unavailable until the physical figures arrive. Nintendo has confirmed the reward connection, but neither IGN’s report nor the cited Nintendo information explains whether the same content can be accessed through another amiibo, a digital purchase, an in-game unlock, or a later distribution method.
Analysis: The two-figure lineup gives Nintendo a way to represent both central young characters from Ocarina of Time, rather than focusing only on Link. Young Link is the playable hero associated with Navi and the opening phase of the story, while Young Zelda represents the princess before the later developments of the adventure. The figures therefore appear designed as character-specific collectibles as much as accessories for the remake.
The confirmed mask rewards could also make the amiibo more relevant to players who are not primarily collectors. A figure that only recreates a character may appeal to fans of physical merchandise, but a mask reward gives the purchase a direct connection to the game. That is an interpretation of the announced feature, not a confirmed assessment of how substantial the content will be. The available information does not say whether the masks change Link’s appearance only or affect gameplay in any meaningful way.
The post-launch schedule may divide interest between two audiences. Collectors can watch for the figures as part of the remake’s wider merchandise rollout, while players who want every available in-game item may need to wait beyond launch. Because the 2027 timing is only described as expected, it is too early to determine how long that wait will be or whether the figures will arrive close together.
There is also a preservation angle to the announcement. IGN reports that the masks are based on the original Nintendo 64 Ocarina of Time, making the reward a reference to the game’s 1998 identity rather than simply a new design tied to the remake. Nintendo has not explained which elements of the original game inspired the masks, so the announcement confirms the connection without showing its full scope.
The supplied source record does not include an official video player or a video link. IGN says that new screenshots were made available, but the evidence provided here does not describe specific shots, animations, menus, gameplay scenes, or the appearance of the mask rewards. This article therefore does not treat any visual detail beyond the published figure descriptions as confirmed.
That limitation is important for a reveal centered on physical figures and in-game content. A screenshot could potentially show how the remake presents the masks, but the supplied record does not identify such a scene. It also does not confirm whether the amiibo functionality requires an internet connection, whether scanning is supported during the full game or only at certain points, or whether the figures work with any other Zelda title.
IGN’s report also does not provide a feature breakdown for the remake itself. The confirmed information here is limited to the Switch 2 platform, the November 5, 2026 release date, the two amiibo, the expected 2027 window, and the special masks tied to the original Nintendo 64 game. Graphics, performance, save compatibility, additional modes, and other remake changes are not established by the source record.
IGN places the amiibo announcement within Nintendo’s plans for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary. The report says Nintendo also announced a new series of concerts, a special-edition Nintendo Switch 2, themed changes at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, a Link and Epona Lego set, and other anniversary-related items.
IGN additionally notes that Nintendo reminded collectors about the Mineru’s Construct figure, which is scheduled to launch on September 17, 2026. That product is separate from the newly revealed Young Link and Young Zelda figures. The source does not state whether the anniversary products will be sold in a shared bundle, use a common reward system, or release in coordinated regions.
Analysis: The broader anniversary context suggests that the amiibo are part of a larger celebration rather than an isolated merchandise reveal. Even so, Nintendo has not described the two figures as part of a numbered collection or confirmed how they fit into its existing amiibo range. Their exact role in the anniversary lineup remains something to watch as more product information arrives.
For players who want to revisit the original adventure while waiting for the remake and its later amiibo, the supplied catalog includes Legend Of Zelda, The - Ocarina Of Time (V1.2). This is the directly relevant catalog entry because Nintendo’s announced masks are explicitly based on the 1998 Nintendo 64 game.
The catalog listing should not be treated as confirmation that it reproduces the upcoming Switch 2 remake, its visuals, its controls, or its amiibo features. It is simply a way to point readers toward the original Ocarina of Time experience represented in the supplied game catalog. The source record does not confirm whether the remake will preserve every original item, scene, or system.
The next useful announcement would be a firm release date for both amiibo. IGN currently reports only that they are expected in 2027, so collectors do not yet know when to place orders or whether the figures will arrive before a particular season of the remake’s post-launch life.
Players should also watch for details about the masks themselves. Nintendo has confirmed that both figures unlock special masks based on the original game, but the available report does not identify their names, appearance, effects, acquisition process, or availability without the physical amiibo. Those omissions prevent a meaningful judgment about how important the feature will be in the remake.
Finally, Nintendo has not confirmed pricing, regional release plans, packaging, stock arrangements, or whether the figures will be sold individually. Until those details appear, the safe conclusion is limited: Young Link and Young Zelda are planned amiibo for the Switch 2 remake, their launch is expected in 2027, and Nintendo has tied them to special masks inspired by the 1998 Nintendo 64 original.