Ahead of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is distributing custom designs themed around The Legend of Zelda.

Nintendo announced on the 29th that it has begun distributing custom designs themed around The Legend of Zelda through Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The custom design feature allows players to freely change the appearance of clothing and accessory items, and Nintendo has previously distributed various designs through this feature.

These commemorative designs consist of two items: a Triforce T-shirt and a Korok umbrella, styled with autumn-appropriate colors. Players can visit the official Nintendo island, Ninten-island, to obtain these patterns directly, or acquire them through the in-game custom design portal terminal. This feature requires an internet connection and a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription, and the distribution may end without a separate notice.

Integration benefits utilizing previously released amiibo from The Legend of Zelda series have also been prepared. By scanning just one amiibo from the series within the game, players can order all related furniture and outfits featuring elements from the original work, such as the Triforce or Zonai patterns, from the Nook Shopping catalog. In addition, using an amiibo adds a feature where either Tulin or Mineru from The Legend of Zelda will visit the player's island.

Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5.