Nintendo is marking the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a dedicated Direct presentation, airing on 8 September at 10am ET (3pm BST) as the first of two planned news events. The roughly 30-minute broadcast is described only as covering a "variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda," but its timing suggests updates on major franchise projects are imminent, making it a key moment for fans awaiting concrete details on titles still without firm release dates.

The Direct is widely expected to expand on the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, which has yet to receive a release date, as well as the live-action Zelda film due in cinemas in 2027. Given the broadcast's length, additional surprises are considered likely, including a possible tease of a new mainline Zelda game, though Nintendo has not confirmed specifics beyond the vague official description.