What surprises Nintendo has in store for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary? The answer will drop during the The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM Paris time. For about thirty minutes, the publisher will unveil several new Zelda-related titles and initiatives tied to the series that began in Japan in 1986. The exact lineup remains secret, leaving room for both game announcements and celebrations around the milestone.
The most obvious candidate remains The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, whose remake has already been announced for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The Direct could unveil a substantial gameplay sequence, along with the release date, the price, or a potential collector’s edition. Online-spread images also fuel the rumor of a Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda and a matching Pro controller, though there’s no official confirmation yet. As for the long-awaited returns of The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD, fans have clamored for them on Switch for years, but they still sit as mere possibilities.
Nintendo could also use the show to unveil retro titles for the Nintendo Classics catalog, whether as an anniversary collection or new spin-offs. The other track points to cinema: updates on the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, due in 2027, would have a natural place in a briefing covering the entire franchise. An entirely new Zelda title seems less likely, but a first nod to the series’ future on Switch 2 would be a real spark.
The week continues with a second session scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This Nintendo Direct, about 45 minutes long, will focus on Nintendo Switch 2 titles slated for winter, giving the company another chance to lay out its year-end plans. Both presentations will be streamed live on the Nintendo Direct portal and on Nintendo France’s YouTube channel.
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