# Zelda 40th anniversary direct to showcase Ocarina of Time remake

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-to-watch-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-direct/
- Published: 2026-09-08T12:12:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-08T18:20:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2252305/how-to-watch-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-direct/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Nintendo ran a 30-minute Zelda-only Direct on 8 September marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.
- Ocarina of Time remake was the confirmed centrepiece, with a release date widely expected.
- Live-action Zelda film (cinemas 30 April) and other surprise reveals were also anticipated.

## Summary

Nintendo held a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct on 8 September, a 30-minute broadcast dedicated entirely to the franchise ahead of a separate, broader Nintendo Switch 2 Direct held later the same week. The showcase was built around fresh details of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a title Nintendo had confirmed would feature prominently, with expectations beforehand centred on a firm release date given the game's planned launch within the year.

Coverage in the run-up focused on the likelihood of a release window before late November, positioning the remake to compete for Black Friday attention against Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside anticipated updates on the live-action Legend of Zelda film due in cinemas on 30 April. Commentators had also speculated that the half-hour slot might leave room for additional reveals, such as a possible Wind Waker remake or an early tease of the next mainline Zelda instalment, though the broadcast's actual content beyond the confirmed Ocarina of Time focus was not detailed in available reporting.

## Coverage

- [Engadget: Zelda 40th anniversary direct to showcase Ocarina of Time remake](https://www.engadget.com/2252305/how-to-watch-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-direct/)
- [Nintendo Life: Nintendo Reveals What To Expect From The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/nintendo-reveals-what-to-expect-from-the-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct)
- [GameSpot: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-start-time-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/)
- [Nintendo Life: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price Seemingly Revealed](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-price-seemingly-revealed)
- [Nintendo Life: Guide: Nintendo Direct September 2026 And Zelda: 40th Anniversary - Time, Date, How To Watch](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/nintendo-direct-september-2026-and-zelda-40th-anniversary-time-date-how-to-watch)
- [GamesRadar+: How to watch the Zelda Direct for the series 40th anniversary and what to expect, including the Ocarina of Time remake](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/events-conferences/zelda-direct-40-anniversary-time-stream-how-to-watch/)
- [IGN: Nintendo Store Leak Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Pricing](https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-store-leak-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-remake-pricing)
- [Eurogamer: Nintendo Zelda Direct live report - the big news from today's 40th anniversary showcase](https://www.eurogamer.net/legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-direct)

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