Get ready, Zelda fans! Nintendo just announced a new Legend of Zelda amiibo, and it’s dropping on September 17 for $34.99. This isn’t just any amiibo; it’s the Mineru’s Construct, a character from Tears of the Kingdom that fans have been waiting to see more of. Why does this matter? Well, with whispers of an Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 and the anticipation for the Zelda franchise’s future, this release is like throwing a bone to hungry fans.
After more than three years since Tears of the Kingdom, this amiibo is finally here, and it couldn’t be better timed. Nintendo has been pretty tight-lipped about Zelda’s 40th anniversary earlier this year, but we might see more action as 2026 approaches. Could this amiibo be a hint of big things to come, like updates on the live-action Zelda movie or the rumored game remake? Only time will tell.
As for the amiibo itself, it’s got some cool features. You can pose its articulated arms and use it with your Switch to snag random items in games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, there’s an exclusive glider fabric in Tears of the Kingdom that you can unlock. Given Nintendo’s recent price hike on the Switch 2, this amiibo’s release could help maintain excitement around the console.
So, mark your calendars for September 17! And keep an eye out for any news from Nintendo about Zelda’s future—something big might just be on the horizon.
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