The people are yearning for classic ‘Zelda’: How to play in 2026
Even without a new game on the immediate horizon, 2026 feels like a big year for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. There’s been a larger-than-normal amount of chatter on social media and other parts of the internet about Zelda lately. Nostalgia-filled gamers are reminiscing about their favorite titles, characters, and moments from the series, while speculating about what is coming next. Heck, even I’ve been bouncing back and forth between older games in the series this past week. Let’s dig into why classic Zelda is having such a moment, even in an off-year, and how you can get in on the action. SEE ALSO: Nintendo confirms live-action ‘Legend of Zelda’ movie arrives in 2027 Why are people talking about The Legend of Zelda in 2026? ‘Breath of the Wild’ on Switch 2 is amazing. Credit: Nintendo As I mentioned, Nintendo has not announced a new Zelda game for 2026, and it’s very unlikely that we’ll get one. Tears of the Kingdom launched in 2023 and Echoes of Wisdom followed in 2024, and given how …

