Nintendo Confirms Back-to-Back Directs for The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniv

Nintendo has confirmed a pair of Nintendo Direct broadcasts scheduled for next week, with the first one dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. The special anniversary stream will be followed the very next day by a separate Nintendo Direct, giving Zelda fans a packed schedule as the series’ milestone approaches.

Two Nintendo Directs confirmed back-to-back

• Tuesday, September 8: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct
• Wednesday, September 9: A separate Nintendo Direct with no additional details revealed yet
• Both broadcasts are listed for 16:00 in Spanish peninsula time

What’s known about the Zelda 40th anniversary stream

Nintendo’s announced the anniversary Direct will run for 30 minutes. Beyond the timing and the focus on the series’ 40th anniversary, Nintendo has not shared any specifics about which announcements will be included.

• Date: Tuesday, September 8
• Start time: 16:00 (Spanish peninsula time)
• Duration: about 30 minutes
• Confirmed theme: celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda

Ocarina of Time remake expectations

While Nintendo has not confirmed the content of the anniversary show, attention is already centered on expectations for the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reportedly targeted for the Nintendo Switch 2 “this year.” The remake does not currently have a confirmed release date.

• The Ocarina of Time remake is expected by fans to be featured again in motion
• A potential goal for the Direct is to confirm its release timing and final form

Rumors around the remake—and what Nintendo has (not) said

Speculation around the remake has already been circulating, including reports that propose a release date of November 12. Additional chatter claims it could be a “1:1” remake, meaning the base structure stays very close to the original while improvements are made to visuals and certain elements to modernize the experience.

• Some rumors suggest a November 12 release date
• Other claims describe a 1:1 style approach: largely unchanged gameplay with modern updates
• None of these points are confirmed by Nintendo

At the same time, Nintendo’s anniversary Direct is expected to cover more than a single project. There’s also anticipation that other announcements could appear, potentially spanning not only games but also additional media tied to the franchise—including mention of an action live-action film among what fans hope to see.

The second Direct the following day

Nintendo also confirmed that a separate Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 16:00 in Spanish peninsula time. The company has not released further details about the length or topics for this second broadcast.