Overview
- Nintendo confirmed on Tuesday that a dedicated The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will stream on Sept. 8 for about 30 minutes and a follow-up Nintendo Direct will stream on Sept. 9 for about 45 minutes.
- The company said the Zelda showcase will deliver anniversary initiatives beyond games and provide details on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Nintendo described the Sept. 9 Direct as focused on games coming to Switch 2, a sign analysts see as concentrated marketing for the console’s holiday season software lineup.
- The Ocarina of Time remake is slated for a 2026 release and Sony Pictures’ live-action Zelda film remains set to open on April 30, 2027, giving Nintendo cross-media timing for the anniversary.
- Unverified leaks continue to claim Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware and a slate of new Nintendo titles, including tips from leaker Malo932 via CentroLeaks, but those reports have not been confirmed by Nintendo.