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How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
Nintendo is holding two Nintendo Direct presentations on consecutive days this week, giving fans a packed schedule of gaming news. The first, a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, airs on Tuesday 8 September, followed by a general Nintendo Direct and a Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream on Wednesday 9 September, marking the company's first major showcases since June 2026, when the Ocarina of Time remake was first revealed.
The Zelda-focused Direct starts at 7am PT/10am ET/4pm CEST and will run for roughly 30 minutes, with Nintendo promising various announcements tied to the franchise's 40th anniversary, likely including further details and a release date for the Ocarina of Time remake and possible news of the upcoming Zelda film. The general Direct, also starting at 7am PT the following day, is billed as covering Nintendo Switch 2 games launching this winter, with expected updates on titles such as Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and The Duskbloods. IGN will livestream pre-shows, liveblogs and post-show discussions for both events across its website, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X and app.
In short
- Nintendo holds two Directs on 8-9 September 2026
- Tuesday's show marks Zelda's 40th anniversary, Ocarina of Time remake expected
- Wednesday's general Direct covers winter Switch 2 releases
Explained simply
Nintendo Direct is Nintendo’s series of video presentations about its games and related projects. The company’s Zelda series follows the adventures of Link, a hero whose stories often centre on Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule; Ocarina of Time is one of its best-known games, originally released in 1998.
Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s current games console, and announcements about its upcoming games can help players understand what to expect from it. The Zelda series is also approaching its 40th anniversary, making the presentations relevant to both the franchise’s history and its future projects.