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Nintendo Announces Back-to-Back Direct Events for Zelda Anniversary and Switch 2 Winter Lineup
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Nintendo Announces Back-to-Back Direct Events for Zelda Anniversary and Switch 2 Winter Lineup

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  • Nintendo announced two consecutive Direct events for September 8th and 9th: a 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct at 10AM ET, followed by a 45-minute regular Direct focusing on Switch 2 winter game launches.
  • The Zelda event may reveal details about the Ocarina of Time remake and a special-edition Switch 2 console, while the regular Direct will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse livestream.

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Why It Matters

Nintendo regularly hosts Direct presentations to announce new games and hardware updates. The Legend of Zelda franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.

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Nintendo just announced two Direct events for next week, scheduled back to back. First up is the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET / 7AM PT. It’s set to last around 30 minutes, streaming live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel or the Nintendo Today app.

Images recently leaked showing a special-edition 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 console and controller, plus there’s the Ocarina of Time remake that’s on the way, as well as the live-action Zelda movie expected to hit theaters sometime next year.

The next day, Nintendo is also running a regular Direct showcase at 10AM ET / 7AM PT that will run for around 45 minutes, focusing on Switch 2 games that will launch this winter, followed by a Nintendo Treehouse livestream with gameplay. These events usually include a preview of upcoming Nintendo Classics library additions too, but there’s no word on which games will be featured. Now that the Switch 2 costs an extra $50, which games do you think would help justify the higher price?

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will reveal gameplay or release details for the Ocarina of Time remake.

    Likely · Within days

  • The regular Direct will showcase at least one major first-party Switch 2 title launching in winter 2025.

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Which specific Switch 2 games will be featured in the winter lineup Direct?
  • Will the Ocarina of Time remake be shown during the Zelda Direct?
  • What special features will the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 console include?

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