Nintendo has confirmed two Nintendo Direct broadcasts scheduled for next week, highlighted by a special presentation dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise. The first Direct, focusing on Zelda, will air on Tuesday, September 8, at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK time and is slated to run for 30 minutes. This broadcast is expected to provide updates on the Zelda series, potentially including details on the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake and the live-action movie.
The company's general Nintendo Direct presentation will follow 24 hours later, on Wednesday, September 9, at the same times. This broadcast is scheduled for 45 minutes and will be succeeded by a 110-minute Nintendo Treehouse stream featuring gameplay of titles shown in the Direct. Expectations for the Zelda Direct include a detailed look at the Ocarina of Time remake, which Nintendo has confirmed for release this year. Discussions may also touch upon the live-action Zelda movie, with potential reveals of further casting and a teaser trailer, given the film's approaching release window.
The general Direct is anticipated to showcase upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles such as Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, launching September 17, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, due October 22. While Nintendo has not extensively detailed its 2027 slate beyond these confirmed releases, speculation suggests the possibility of new entries from smaller Nintendo series, such as a new Luigi's Mansion or a 2D Metroid game. The possibility of a glimpse at a long-awaited 3D Mario title has also been raised, though not assured.
Fans may also keep an eye out for potential Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary-themed hardware, such as special edition Nintendo Switch 2 consoles or Joy-Con controllers.