Zelda Officially Returns To Wilds Era For One More 2026 Release

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Published May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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With the "Wilds" period of The Legend of Zelda franchise reportedly coming to an end with the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom back in 2023, the future of the beloved Nintendo series will be moving onto new pastures. Following the rumors of a brand-new 2D Zelda game, and even reports that an announcement for the highly requested The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will take place later this year, it is an exciting time for fans, and that is not to mention the upcoming The Legend of Zelda live-action movie.

However, before we say goodbye to the saga that kicked off back in 2017 with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it seems as though fans can get their hands on one last piece of art inspired by the beloved Nintendo Switch title. That is because Tears of the Kingdom's Link is the latest addition to Hallmark’s 2026 Keepsake Ornament collection.

Link in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Joining the likes of Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader, Link will join the familiar faces crafted by talented artist Simone Mariano. In their latest creation, Link can be seen in his Tears of the Kingdom garb, and is even recreating the same pose as seen on the game's cover art. Not only that, but the figure comes alongside a little button on the side which, once pressed, plays the stunning main theme from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Set to be listed on the official Hallmark website on 11 July, the Link ornament will cost $42.99 USD. It comes with three alkaline LR44 replaceable button batteries, and so you can make the most out of pressing that button and hearing the familiar theme. Although the figure will retail on other platforms, such as Amazon, in the future, it seems as though it is only Hallmark where it will be available first.

The Nintendo The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom Link Musical Ornament With Light ornament is the latest addition to the ongoing Zelda collection at Hallmark. Previous iterations include The Legend of Zelda's Link complete with sword, a decayed Master Sword, the Crest of Hyrule, and many more. These will make the perfect gifts for the Zelda fans in your life and will also make the perfect addition to your Christmas trees later this year. It is also the perfect way to commemorate Zelda's 'Wilds' duology as it seems to have been put on the back burner in the future of the franchise.