Zelda reaches 40 as Nintendo schedules two Direct livestreams

Nintendo scheduled two Nintendo Direct livestreams for September 8 and September 9, allocating one full broadcast to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. The company released the broadcast calendar directly without disclosing the specific lineup of titles planned for the presentation.

The opening broadcast, branded as the Zelda Direct, airs on September 8 at 11:00 Brasília time with a planned runtime of 30 minutes.

Anticipated reveals for the Zelda franchise showcase

Followers of the franchise anticipate updates regarding an Ocarina of Time remake targeted for the Switch 2 later this year. Speculation also points toward a potential preview of the live-action The Legend of Zelda film scheduled for release next year. Neither production received formal confirmation ahead of the stream.

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Nintendo withheld all other details.

Main stream follows on the next morning

Nintendo scheduled the follow-up general Direct for September 9 at 11:00 Brasília time. Scheduled for that slot, this second presentation runs for 45 minutes, offering an expanded runtime compared to the Zelda program as Nintendo prepares to display the broader roadmap for its upcoming console generation.

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Rumored titles for the subsequent lineup

Audience expectations center on software slated for the Switch 2 platform with projected delivery dates in 2027.

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• Pokémon Ventos & Ondas
• Xenoblade Genesis

Nintendo has not verified either production for the broadcast. The titles remain unconfirmed for the September lineup.

Broadcast platforms for both online events

Viewers can watch both Direct presentations exclusively through the official Nintendo YouTube channel. No alternative streaming destinations will carry the live feed. The company plans no concurrent third-party broadcasts.

Nintendo provided no guidance on whether on-demand replays or video summaries will appear after the livestreams conclude.