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.