On a Friday in early September, Nintendo quietly set the rhythm of the coming weeks by announcing two broadcasts on consecutive days: one devoted to forty years of The Legend of Zelda, and one turning toward the games meant to fill Switch 2 shelves before Christmas. For a company whose worlds have long been reached through living rooms and handheld screens, these scheduled glimpses are a familiar ritual of anticipation. What the announcement actually settles is only the calendar; what the games will become, and when the long-awaited Ocarina of Time remake will finally arrive, remains a questio
Nintendo Confirms Two Direct Broadcasts This Month: Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase on September 8, General Direct on September 9
Two broadcasts in a matter of days, and the first belongs entirely to Zelda
Mark
Two Directs in two days. Why does that matter?
Mimi
Because they have different jobs. Tuesday, September 8, is a roughly 30-minute Zelda 40th Anniversary show. Wednesday, September 9, is about 45 minutes on Switch 2 games coming before Christmas.
Mark
And the Zelda one is where the Ocarina of Time remake comes in?
Mimi
That's what fans are hoping. The remake was announced in June, and so far Nintendo has only said it arrives in 2026.
Luke
Careful there. Nintendo hasn't said the remake will be featured. It promised Zelda-related information about the anniversary, nothing more specific.
Mark
So the release date prediction is just a guess?
Luke
It's the Express's expectation. Reasonable, but unconfirmed. Same for the movie footage and the surprise.
Mimi
The confirmed part is the framing: a variety of Zelda news, including how Nintendo will celebrate 40 years.
Mark
What about the general Direct?
Mimi
The Express lists candidates: 007 First Light, Switch Sports Resort on October 22, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in December, Metaphor ReFantazio on November 12, Stage Tour on December 10.
Luke
Again, those are the paper's guesses at what might appear. What Nintendo confirmed is the date, the length and the Christmas focus.
Der Puls
- Fans have waited since June for a firm release date for the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake, and the only promise so far is a launch sometime in 2026.
- Two Nintendo Direct broadcasts land within a single day of each other, with the Zelda anniversary show on September 8 and the wider Switch 2 showcase on September 9.
- The Zelda Direct runs about 30 minutes and will mark the series' 40th anniversary, offering a chance to settle the Ocarina question once and for all.
- The Express anticipates a release date, possible footage and perhaps a first look at the live-action Zelda film, though none of these expectations has been confirmed by Nintendo.
- Both shows begin at 3pm BST, and by the time the second one closes, the holiday lineup for Switch 2 will either be clearer or still waiting in the wings.
On a Friday in early September, Nintendo quietly set the rhythm of the coming weeks by announcing two broadcasts on consecutive days: one devoted to forty years of The Legend of Zelda, and one turning toward the games meant to fill Switch 2 shelves before Christmas. For a company whose worlds have long been reached through living rooms and handheld screens, these scheduled glimpses are a familiar ritual of anticipation. What the announcement actually settles is only the calendar; what the games will become, and when the long-awaited Ocarina of Time remake will finally arrive, remains a question held open for a few days more.
On Friday, September 4, Nintendo confirmed two Nintendo Direct broadcasts scheduled just a day apart. The first is a roughly 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday, September 8 at 3pm BST, and the second is a general Switch 2 showcase on Wednesday, September 9, running about 45 minutes and focused on games arriving before Christmas.
For many viewers, the real draw is the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, announced in June. Since then, fans have wanted a precise release date, and the only official commitment so far is 2026. The Daily Express expects that date may surface during the anniversary broadcast, though that remains the paper's own expectation rather than anything Nintendo has said.
Because the Zelda Direct covers the whole series, a long Ocarina gameplay trailer seems unlikely, though some footage is considered possible. The paper also sees a chance of a first look at the live-action Zelda movie and at least one anniversary surprise, again unconfirmed.
The September 9 Direct is expected to feature titles such as the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in December, and several other winter releases. These lists remain speculation, since Nintendo has only confirmed the dates, durations and general focus of each show.
On Friday, September 4, Nintendo confirmed that it will hold two Nintendo Direct broadcasts within days of each other, and the first is devoted entirely to a single franchise. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is set for Tuesday, September 8, at 3pm BST, with a general Direct following the next day.
Nintendo's own statement on its website gives the outline of the Zelda broadcast. The livestream will run roughly 30 minutes and will carry what the company calls a variety of Zelda-related information about the series' 40th anniversary. That includes word on how Nintendo plans to mark the milestone.
For many viewers the draw is the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2, announced in June. Fans have wanted more detail since then, and the only official commitment so far is that it will launch in 2026. The Daily Express expects an exact release date to surface during the anniversary broadcast, though that is the paper's expectation rather than anything Nintendo has said.
Because the Direct covers the whole series and not only the remake, the Express does not expect a lengthy gameplay trailer for Ocarina of Time. Some footage of the game is considered likely. The paper also sees a decent chance of a first look at the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, perhaps as a short snippet or trailer, and it anticipates at least one surprise tied to the anniversary. None of this has been confirmed.
The second broadcast is the broader September 2026 Nintendo Direct, scheduled for 3pm BST on Wednesday, September 9. Nintendo says it will last around 45 minutes and focus on games arriving on Switch 2 in time for Christmas.
The Express points to several titles that could appear. The Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is still expected before the end of the year. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is due on October 22, just over a month after the broadcast. The Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is due in December.
Other winter releases for the console include Metaphor ReFantazio on November 12 and the Guitar Hero-style revival Stage Tour on December 10. The second part of the Expansion Pass for Pokemon Pokopia is also expected. The paper adds that gameplay of FromSoftware's The Duskbloods might appear, following its Network Test in August.
The lists of likely games are the Express's speculation, since Nintendo has only confirmed the dates, run times and general focus of each show. Both broadcasts begin at 3pm BST, so the Ocarina of Time release date question may be answered on September 8.
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The livestream will last roughly 30 minutes and will contain a variety of The Legend of Zelda-related information about the series' 40th anniversary.— Nintendo statement on its website
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