When was the last time you visited your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Me? 5 years. 😅

The Legend of Zelda has made its mark in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the 3.0 Update! You can invite Tulin and Mineru to your island via Zelda amiibo & collect all sorts of Zelda items!

What's the difference? Here's a deep look at the differences between JP and EN copies of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. buff.ly/QhlIg17

These real historical Japanese castles inspired the popular Hyrule Castle location in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom buff.ly/so5LzLw

Relive the magic of #ADGQ2026 all over again with this special debug showcase of The Wind Waker.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was released in Japan on this day January 14, 1987! Here is a Zelda’s Study article honoring the game and explaining the difference between its Japanese and English versions. zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/13/z...

Check out these real historical Japanese castles that inspired the popular Hyrule Castle location in Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment! zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/14/t...

The newly announced Pokémon LEGO set costs $650, that's... even more expensive than a Nintendo Switch 2. The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set was just $300. Kinda puts things into perspective. 😅

"The Japanese version of Adventure of Link is surprisingly easier than the version that was eventually brought to the West." Zelda's Study: Differences between JP and EN copies of Adventure of Link #ZeldasStudy #Zelda #AdventureofLink

What game will it take for you to finally get a Nintendo Switch 2 if you haven't already?

#AGDQ2026 has now raised over $2 MILLION dollars to help prevent cancer. Let's cheer them on as they get closer to the finale! 🎉 buff.ly/adaL24F

Tune in right now to catch the last #Zelda speedrun at #AGDQ2026, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Any%, ACE) which you DON'T want to miss! Meanwhile, over $1.6 million has been raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation! gamesdonequick.com

"Rising from Link’s own shadow is a doppelganger of black, save for two piercing red eyes." Bombers’ Notebook: Dark Link #BombersNotebook #Zelda #HyruleWarriors

We really need more crossovers with the Zelda series. Anyone remember when Sonic got a whole level in Sonic Lost World and cross paths with Link?

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap released on this day, 21 years ago, on the Game Boy Advance! (January 10, 2005)

Coming up soon over at #AGDQ2026 is either Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask BLINDFOLDED by the legend, Bubzia. You won't want to miss seeing either Nintendo 64 game ran quickly as possible while blindfolded. 👀 gamesdonequick.com

Here are 3 design choices we want to see in the next 3D Legend of Zelda game. What do you want to see in the next 3D game? buff.ly/g0iKxTo

"Having built himself a little nest of fluffy friends, Ravio shows his newfound affection through a simple heart." Yuga’s Art Gallery: Saving Hyrule with a little help from your feathered friends #YugasArtGallery #Zelda #LinkBetweenWorlds

Hulu app is being discontinued on Nintendo Switch buff.ly/9UvuaXH

Who out there learned about The Legend of Zelda series because of Super Smash Bros.? There's gotta be a few of you out there, we're curious to know!

Wake up, gamers, it's time for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (All Dungeons speedrun) at #AGDQ2026! If you hurry, you can donate to name Link AND Epona. All donations benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation. gamesdonequick.com

Tulin, Mineru & an assortment of #Zelda items will be arriving in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next week, January 15th! Will you be revisiting your island and decorating it with everything Zelda?

The mystery is solved! Hidemaro Fujibayashi reveals why the Ancient Sages were not named and their faces were covered with masks in Tears of the Kingdom.

And we’re back! ZeldaUniverse.net is now live. Thanks for your patience! 🙏 If you run into any glitches or bugs, let us know by sending us an email at [email protected]

And we’re back! ZeldaUniverse.net is now live. Thanks for your patience! 🙏 If you run into any glitches or bugs, let us know by sending us an email at [email protected]

Our main website is still down, due to some technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience as we migrate over to a new, updated server. 🙏

A friendly reminder that we still have an amiibo of Mineru's Construct that's yet to be released. How much do you think it will cost? 😅

ZeldaUniverse.net will be down as of now (from 8pm Eastern) for around 3-4 hours while we update the website. We appreciate your understanding, as we move to a new server.

You have until January 9th to order any merch from Zeldathon Mythos, which includes a variety of Koroks & Calamo designs you NEED to check out. 20% of each item sold goes to Make-A-Wish America. Link below.

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 has kicked off today! A week long speedrun charity event benefitting the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Tune in for the scheduled #Zelda runs this week: 1/8 - Twilight Princess HD 1/9 - Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask 10/10 - The Wind Waker Watch at: gamesdonequick.com

Sometimes you just need a reason to smile. :) The Face Key is a shining example of that. Look at how happy it looks.

Today is the FINAL day to apply to apply to be part of our social media team! Applications are open until midnight tonight: buff.ly/oISnvVd

The rumors are true, Calamo shirts and hoodies exist and you can own one for yourself! Plus, 20% of sales go towards Make-A-Wish America. ❤️ buff.ly/DwHc6wl buff.ly/B0eMWpG

This is your LAST CHANCE to enter for the Grand Prize at Zeldathon Mythos!! If you donate at least $100 total, you are entered to win the following: 1 Analogue 3D Console 1 Ocarina of Time Gold Cartridge 1 8BitDo Gold Controller To enter, donate at: buff.ly/jKnDCuq

We are in the final hours of Zeldathon Mythos, which has raised over $110k (& counting) for Make-A-Wish America. Come show your support and check out the last few segments of the event! (Also, hello to our friends at Zelda Dungeon!) zeldathon.com

Ya ha ha! You found the Koroks! These acrylic keychains can be yours if you order them before January 9th. 20% of each order goes to Make-A-Wish America. buff.ly/V5E2m9D

Need help? Japan kicks off 2026 with an Age of Imprisonment strategy guide! buff.ly/olyEHwg

Unfortunately, the main theme from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was removed from our YouTube channel, by a company on behalf of Nintendo. In addition, we are going to refrain from uploading music on the channel to avoid risk. Regards, The ZU Team

What's the first video game (new or old) that you're gonna play to start off the New Year?

As of today, January 1, 2026, Devon Pritchard is the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America.

🎉 Happy New Year!! 🎉 2026 is going to be a big year for The Legend of Zelda, as the franchise turns 40 years old next month! We are excited to celebrate this milestone, so thank you for being a part of this journey with us. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Thanks to the #Zelda community, and the power of old men, Zeldathon Mythos has raised over $100k for Make-A-Wish America! But we're still going and plan to raise more for a great cause for the remainder of the marathon. Come be a part of it! zeldathon.com

Zelda developers reveal their favorite characters Age of Imprisonment. I wonder who they could be... buff.ly/ujpGaIQ

Our final feature for 2025... Dungeons and Dragons: Zelda Edition? It's more likely than you think. buff.ly/tXPSsOA

Catch the final #Zelda runs of "The Big Split", where Zeldathon Mythos is speedrunning every main Zelda game back-to-back! All for the benefit of Make-A-Wish America. zeldathon.com

If you're enjoying Zeldathon Mythos, be sure to get yourself a fancy Zelda t-shirt! Only available until January 9th! 20% of each item sold goes to Make-A-Wish America. buff.ly/I5aNylM

What better way to celebrate New Year’s Eve than with FIREWORKS in Tears of the Kingdom? 💥 Monster Maze shows off some brilliantly creative builds that feel perfect for seeing the year out in style. Watch here: buff.ly/cNwMJcQ

Today marks Doug Bowser's last day at Nintendo of America as the president and COO of the company. (From April 15, 2019 to December 31, 2025) So long, Doug Bowser!

Do you prefer Link and Zelda in a romantic relationship or when they have more of a platonic, destined-to-work-together bond?

"Zelda is a legend, not a timeline." You know what? Let. Him. Cook. Watch the full video by KingK: buff.ly/lGxIiLx