# Nintendo President: Switch 2 and Zelda Anniversaries Begin New Era

> Nintendo's Switch 2 and Zelda 40th anniversary plans mark the start of a new gaming era.
- Title: Nintendo President: Switch 2 and Zelda Anniversaries Begin…
- Summary: Nintendo's Switch 2 and Zelda 40th anniversary plans mark the start of a new gaming era. Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard says Switch 2 and…
- Keywords: nintendo, switch 2, zelda, legend of zelda, nintendo america, devon pritchard, gaming console, anniversary, entertainment, culture, President, Switch
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/nintendo-america-president-switch-2-zelda-anniversary-1236866097
- Author: Jennifer Maas
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:36:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nintendo, switch 2, zelda, legend of zelda, nintendo america, devon pritchard, gaming console, anniversary, entertainment, culture
## Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 launched one year ago.
## Zelda Anniversary
The Legend of Zelda celebrates 40 years.
## Nintendo President
Devon Pritchard is Nintendo of America president and COO.
## Multiyear Plan
Pritchard says this is just the beginning of their strategy.
## Anniversary Plans
Nintendo plans to expand Zelda's anniversary celebrations.
## Key takeaway

Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard says Switch 2 and Zelda anniversary plans are just the beginning of a multiyear strategy.