Nintendo will hold two back-to-back Nintendo Direct livestreams on September 8 and 9, 2026, offering fans major news and gameplay reveals [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
The first livestream on September 8 is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. This showcase starts at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET) and will last about 30 minutes [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. It will focus on upcoming Zelda content, including details on the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. The remake features a complete visual overhaul with a Pixar-like art style for the character Link, distinct from the original Nintendo 64 version [1, 2, 4, 5, 6].
A Swiss retailer recently leaked a possible release date for the remake of December 1, 2026, but this has not been officially confirmed [1]. Industry analysts expect a release possibly closer to mid-November based on typical Nintendo launch patterns, aligning with the speculation from a recent IGN article calling for a full reveal trailer and final date soon [1, 7].
The Zelda Direct may also include a trailer or teaser for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie starring Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. This film is scheduled for release in 2027 [1, 2, 4, 5, 6]. Kotaku noted that it is welcome to see Nintendo spotlight the franchise on its 40th anniversary, as it previously felt overlooked [5].
The second livestream takes place on September 9 at the same time, lasting approximately 45 minutes. It will be a more general Nintendo Direct centered on upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch 2 launching this winter [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Titles expected to be highlighted include Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release September 17, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, due October 22 [4, 6]. Following the general Direct, Nintendo will host a nearly two-hour Nintendo Treehouse livestream focused on gameplay demos [2, 4, 6].
These Switch 2 game releases are seen as a way to justify the device's recent $50 price increase [1, 3]. There currently are no official announcements regarding a new mainline Zelda game following The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [5, 6].
The Zelda 40th Anniversary livestream kicks off the events on September 8, followed by the general Nintendo Direct and Treehouse livestream on September 9 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
