Nintendo is marking a major milestone in gaming history by hosting a dedicated broadcast for The Legend of Zelda franchise. The company will present The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, 2026. This event gives players a clear window to see how the studio plans to celebrate four decades of adventure games. Buyers waiting for new Switch 2 titles can finally see what Nintendo has prepared for the holiday season.
Broadcast reveals Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake details
The broadcast will run for approximately 30 minutes starting at 7:00 a.m. PT and 10:00 a.m. ET. Viewers can watch the live stream on YouTube or visit Nintendo.com for regions in America, Europe, and Japan. Nintendo intends to use this presentation to reveal details about a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This classic Nintendo 64 title is scheduled to arrive on the Switch 2 platform in 2026.
The 40th Anniversary Direct serves as the primary stage for unveiling the remake. Nintendo will likely share gameplay footage and release specifics during the 30-minute slot. The studio is using this anniversary to bridge its legacy titles with its current hardware generation. Players can expect to see how the original 3D adventure translates to the Switch 2 architecture.
We have been tracking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time closely and covered earlier Switch 2 reveals on Nintendo Direct June 9, 2026. The upcoming broadcast continues our coverage of Nintendo's major platform updates. The confirmed 2026 release window gives fans a target date for the remake. Nintendo will provide the final details on the remake during the September event.
Source: Gematsu
