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Nintendo Schedules Dedicated Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for September 8

Nintendo will hold a dedicated Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct on September 8, 2026, followed by a general Direct on September 9. The event is expected to detail the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, which a retailer lists for December 1.

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Nintendo Schedules Dedicated Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for September 8

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Nintendo has lined up two Nintendo Direct events for next week. One will focus solely on the franchise's milestone celebration and its most anticipated revamp.

Nintendo schedules two Directs on consecutive days. The Zelda 40th anniversary Direct is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 7 a.m. PT and will last 30 minutes. A broader Nintendo Direct follows on September 9, 2026, at the same start time and is slated to run approximately 45 minutes.

The updated version of Link features smooth, Pixar-style rendering in place of the blocky Nintendo 64 aesthetic.

The presentations arrive while details remain scarce regarding the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2.

Zelda franchise marks 40th anniversary with multiple initiatives. The Legend of Zelda celebrated its 40th anniversary in early 2026. Nintendo has issued a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller while completing work on an upcoming film that casts Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.

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Initial previews of the Ocarina of Time revamp indicate the entire title has undergone a comprehensive visual overhaul. The updated version of Link features smooth, Pixar-style rendering in place of the blocky Nintendo 64 aesthetic.

If accurate, the title would land a full month before Grand Theft Auto 6.

Ocarina of Time remake expected to reveal release date. Nintendo is likely to announce the game's specific 2026 release date during the Zelda Direct. A Swiss retailer that has previously leaked Switch 2 titles has listed the official street date as Dec. 1, 2026.

If accurate, the title would land a full month before Grand Theft Auto 6. Holiday positioning for this major remake, combined with fresh hardware color options, appears intended to soften the impact of the Nintendo Switch 2's impending $50 price increase.

Switch 2 lineup gains from strong 2026 releases. Nintendo has delivered a strong selection of hits this year. The revamp of one of gaming's most influential and beloved titles is expected to further bolster that lineup. The company has also confirmed the Switch 2 will receive a $50 price increase in 2027.

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