Nintendo has confirmed a week packed with presentations, including two consecutive Nintendo Direct presentations . The first, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, will take place on Tuesday, September 8th at 16:00 PM (Spanish Peninsula Time) and will last approximately 30 minutes. The second, a general Nintendo Direct focused on Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this winter, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th at the same time and will last 45 minutes. The company announced this on its official Nintendo X account, also revealing that both events will be streamed live on its YouTube channel.
During the Zelda event, Nintendo announced that it will be sharing information about initiatives outside of video games related to the series' 40th anniversary, as well as new details about the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. This remake was announced a few months ago, and it is expected that it will finally showcase gameplay and confirm a release date. In fact, several rumors suggest it could be released at the end of this year, although Nintendo has not provided any further information.
The Zelda Direct: What to expect
Leaks about a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 themed around Zelda and a matching Pro Controller have been circulating for the past few weeks, and many fans are hoping for an official announcement at this Direct. There are also rumors that a new trailer for the live-action Zelda movie, scheduled for release on April 30, 2027, might be shown. Furthermore, it wouldn't be surprising if Nintendo announced the arrival of classic titles like The Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD on Switch, either as remasters or via Nintendo Switch Online.
Regarding the series itself, some are speculating about a surprise new multiplayer game or a spin-off, but it's more likely the focus will be on Ocarina of Time. The presentation will last half an hour, enough time to showcase the remake in detail and perhaps make an additional announcement, but without overshadowing the main event.
The general Nintendo Direct for Switch 2
The following day, Wednesday, September 9th, a general Nintendo Direct will air , focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 games planned for winter . We can expect news about previously announced titles such as Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (releasing September 17th) and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (October 22nd), as well as the definitive release date for The Duskbloods , FromSoftware's new exclusive game for the console. Additionally, we might see previews of Metroid Ravenous , a title that was recently leaked and could be the next installment in the 2D series, or even a new Super Smash Bros. or 3D Mario game , although the latter is more speculation.
There will also be room for third-party surprises, such as DOOM: The Dark Ages or Diablo IV , which have been heavily rumored for the Switch 2. Nintendo usually closes its Direct presentations with "one more thing," and many are betting on a big announcement at the end, whether it's the plumber's return or a new Smash Bros. game. Whatever it is, the company has prepared a 45-minute event that promises to be intense.
How and when to view the presentations
Both Direct presentations will be streamed live on Nintendo's official YouTube channel , in Spanish and other languages. The broadcast time is set for 16:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time), which is 15:00 PM in the Canary Islands, 10:00 AM in Mexico and Colombia, 11:00 AM in Argentina and Chile, and 07:00 AM on the US West Coast. Following Wednesday's general Direct, a Nintendo Treehouse: Live event of approximately 110 minutes will take place, where players can see in-depth gameplay footage of some of the announced titles. It will be a perfect opportunity to learn more about what's coming to the Switch 2.
The next few days will be crucial for Nintendo fans. With a week packed with announcements covering both the Zelda universe and the rest of the Switch 2 catalog, the company aims to maintain its release schedule and satisfy a fanbase that has been eagerly awaiting major updates. We'll have to keep an eye on both broadcasts to discover what surprises Nintendo has in store.
