Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct LIVE — last minute news, rumors and how to watch
Nintendo is marking Zelda’s 40th Anniversary with a dedicated Direct
Over the past four decades, The Legend of Zelda has become one of the most iconic franchises not just in gaming, but in all of pop culture, and Nintendo is marking the 40th Anniversary with a dedicated Zelda Direct showcase.
Expect this 30-minute Nintendo Direct to celebrate the franchise’s legacy, and maybe even give us a sneak peek at Link’s future adventures. The Ocarina of Time Remake is nearly guaranteed to feature. It’s due to launch on Switch 2 later this year. Plus, a first trailer (or scene) from The Legend of Zelda movie, in theaters in April 2027, also seems highly likely. Could the rumored Zelda-themed special edition Switch 2 console be revealed?
Whatever is included, it’s sure to be a showcase that no Legend of Zelda (or Nintendo) fan will want to miss, and I’m here to guide you through the entire event with live updates covering every single announcement. So, let’s dive into the latest updates on today’s Zelda Direct.
How to watch Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct takes place today (Tuesday, September 8) at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST. It will run for about 30 minutes, per Nintendo.
Watching it is super straightforward; just head over to Nintendo’s YouTube or Twitch channels. But I can save you a click. I’ll embed a link to watch in this article when the broadcast goes live, and if you can’t stream it live, I’ll have all the updates down below.
I'm a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom's Guide and one of the biggest gamers on staff. I'm a little newer to the Zelda series, with Breath of the Wild being my first adventure in Hyrule, but it made me an instant fan.
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Reddit thinks its discovered Ocarina of Time's price!
Reddit is a solid source for gaming leaks and rumors, so long as you remember to take everything posted with a healthy grain of salt. Over on the popular GamingLeakAndRumors subreddit, it appears one user might have spotted a listing for the Ocarina of Time Remake, which may have confirmed pricing.
The listing is in Australia, with the game costing AU$94.95. That's the same price as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in Australia, which retailed for $60 in the U.S. This could indicate that the hotly anticipated Zelda remake will cost the same.
But remember, Nintendo hasn't been afraid to price games higher. Mario Kart World cost $80, and Donkey Kong Bananza was $70. So, a $60 price point for Zelda: Ocarina of Time would be very welcome. But again, this is very much a rumor!
The Switch 2 might get a Zelda makeover
Last month, the internet was abuzz after a potential leak of a limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro controller (via Notebook Check).
Nintendo has created themed hardware and accessories to celebrate major games and series before, and it certainly makes sense that Zelda would get some limited-edition items to celebrate the 40th Anniversary. This leak seems particularly credible, and the images are convincing, but until confirmed, consider this a rumor.
If the Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller are real, then I would expect them to be revealed during today's Direct. The pre-order battle for them might be fierce, but Tom's Guide will be on hand to help you secure these items when the time comes.
Zelda Direct will be here before you know it!
We're just two and a half hours from the Zelda Direct beginning. The hype is building, and there's still plenty to discuss (including a few rumors, which I'll get into next), so the wait shouldn't feel too long. Let me know in the comments what you're hoping to see today, are there any reveals that would make your day?
Could we get look at the Zelda movie?
Nintendo has used Directs before to announce details for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and its sequel, so it's only logical that the upcoming Zelda movie could feature during today's Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct.
Called "The Legend of Zelda" (naturally), it's set to hit theaters on April 30, 2027. It's directed by Wes Ball and stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda. To date, we've only got a couple of images of the stars in costume, so the time is right for us to get our first proper look at the movie.
I'm not sure what form this will take; it could be a full trailer, but it wouldn't surprise me if we got a short scene instead. Nintendo did something similar with the first Mario movie, giving eager fans a brief clip first, rather than a longer trailer.
Ocarina of Time Remake is definitely going to feature
It's always a little risky to declare something will "definitely" feature at a Nintendo Direct, but in the case of the Ocarina of Time Remake, it seems a real certainty.
Nintendo confirmed this remake of the beloved N64 title during a June Direct, and it's been dated for release in 2026. All we've had so far is a very teasing reveal trailer, and it's expected to be the cornerstone of the Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration.
I'm very confident it to take up a sizable portion of today's Zelda Direct. We'll likely see gameplay, and a firm release date also seems very likely. Let's hope I don't look very foolish later today, if it's a no-show, but I just can't see that happening!
What is the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct?
For those super out of the loop, today's Zelda Direct is in honor of the franchise's 40th Anniversary, and will be a 30-minute showcase packed with information about how Nintendo plans to celebrate the occasion. Expect to see games, merch, maybe even movies, and lots more. It begins at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST.
Welcome!
Good morning! It's set to be a BIG day for Zelda fans, and with a few hours until the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct begins I'm here to bring you all the build-up, with the latest news and a few last-minute rumors ahead of 30 minutes of Zelda goodness!
