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5 Huge Reveals To Expect From Nintendo’s Zelda Anniversary Direct
Nintendo will host a 30-minute "Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct" on Tuesday 8 September, timed to the franchise's 40th anniversary. The stream is expected to be a major showcase, potentially echoing the scale of 2020's Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, with several significant announcements anticipated across games, film and hardware.
Expected highlights include a full reveal of the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake, complete with visuals, gameplay and a release date, plus a first trailer and cast announcement for the Zelda film due out on 30 April 2027. A leaked Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller, featuring gold, green and triforce designs, is also tipped to be confirmed. Commentators additionally expect news on bringing Twilight Princess to Switch, and speculate that a new Zelda game from developer Grezzo, rumoured to star Ganondorf and codenamed "Project Bernard", could be teased, though this remains unconfirmed.
In short
- Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct airs Tuesday 8 September
- Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake and Zelda film trailer expected
- Leaked Zelda-themed Switch 2 hardware and new game rumours in play
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo series of fantasy adventure games, usually following the hero Link as he explores a world and faces threats to the kingdom of Hyrule. Its stories often feature Princess Zelda and the villain Ganondorf, though each game can tell a different chapter in the series’ history.
Nintendo makes the games and consoles, while Grezzo is a separate studio that has worked on some Zelda titles. The series is also being adapted into a film planned for 2027, so anniversary announcements could involve games and other parts of the franchise.
Switch 2 is Nintendo’s current-generation console, following the original Switch. Remakes update older games for newer hardware, while ports make existing games available on another system; both can introduce classic Zelda adventures to players who missed them the first time.