Nintendo is preparing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda with a dedicated Direct presentation set for Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to Polygon, the stream is scheduled to run 30 minutes and has been described by Nintendo only as delivering 'a variety of The Legend of Zelda related information.'
Polygon suggests the centerpiece of the showcase will likely be The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a Switch 2 remake that Nintendo has said little about since it was first teased, despite an expected launch within the next few months. The outlet anticipates a deep look at gameplay, visuals, and a release date, though some details could be held back for a Treehouse stream expected the following day.
The other major highlight predicted by Polygon is the first substantial look at the live-action Zelda movie, slated for release on April 30, 2027. The outlet speculates that Shigeru Miyamoto could present a first trailer alongside an official cast reveal, drawing a comparison to how The Super Mario Bros. Movie was promoted.
Polygon also points to a possible reveal of a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pro Controller, referencing images that leaked online in August showing a dock with custom Joy-Cons and triforce branding, alongside a gold-and-green controller. The outlet notes these images could be fake but says they align with Nintendo's history of special-edition hardware.
Additional predictions from Polygon include a possible port or re-release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, currently the only mainline console Zelda title unavailable on Switch, potentially through Switch Online's GameCube library or a bundled HD re-release with Wind Waker. Polygon also raises the possibility of a surprise new Zelda game for 2027, citing a rumor from leaker Nash Weedle about a project reportedly in development at Grezzo, the studio behind Echoes of Wisdom, though the outlet expresses some skepticism given the short turnaround since that game's 2024 release.
Coverage of the event from other outlets referenced alongside this report did not include additional verifiable details, so this breakdown draws solely on the expectations and information outlined by Polygon.