2026 is going to be a huge year for LEGO for a number of reasons. Just this week, LEGO revealed its new Smart Play system, which uses Smart pieces to create deeper immersion in its sets, which kicks off with a trio of Star Wars offerings in March. As well, LEGO kicks off its big partnership with Pokemon this year, including some rumored sets that range from affordable to absolutely massive. But there’s one upcoming LEGO set that has me very excited, and new information suggests it’s exactly what fans have been waiting for.
I’ve already talked at length about how the upcoming LEGO Legend of Zelda set is going to be one of the most anticipated, especially for gamers and fans of Nintendo’s long-running franchise. The Deku Tree set that was released two years ago set a high bar for what Nintendo and LEGO could create, with its dual-build concept where you could either create the Deku Tree from LoZ: Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. As a result, excitement is sky high when it comes to the next Legend of Zelda set, even if we have no idea what the set will include. Until, now.
The Upcoming Legend of Zelda LEGO Set Could Feature An Iconic Villain From The Franchise
The latest details surrounding the upcoming Legend of Zelda LEGO set suggest that it will feature Ganon, the iconic villain seen throughout the franchise. Ganon has existed in many forms, and is easily one of the most recognizable villains throughout video games, so it makes perfect sense that he would be featured as part of the next LEGO set.
Speculation had already suggested that Ganon would be a major part of the Legend of Zelda set, as teased by the reveal video late last year. In that video, you can see Link in his Ocarina of Time tunic watching as a massive, shadowed figure looms closer. You can also see Zelda in what appears to be her OoT dress after the major time jump in the game.
