Get ready, Hyrule fans! This year marks the The Legend of Zelda‘s 40th anniversary, and Nintendo is pulling out all the stops. On September 12th, we’ve got the Nintendo The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, a 30-minute stream packed with “a variety of The Legend of Zelda related information.” While Nintendo is being tight-lipped, the potential for surprises is massive. Remember the loaded Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct? That’s the bar we’re aiming for!
Ocarina of Time Remake: A Deep Dive
The undisputed headliner is the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch. Since its initial tease, details have been scarce. Expect a full reveal during the Direct, including stunning visuals, gameplay deep dives, and finally, a release date. While some finer points might be saved for Nintendo’s Treehouse stream the following day, we anticipate all the major announcements right here.
First Look at The Legend of Zelda Movie
Another massive event is the premiere trailer for the official images official cast reveal Zelda movie, slated for release on April 30, 2027. We’re expecting Nintendo to pull out all the stops, potentially with Shigeru Miyamoto presenting the first look and unveiling key casting announcements. This playbook worked wonders for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, so expect a similar approach here.
Zelda-Themed Switch 2: A New Console?
Rumors have been swirling about a Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and the Direct might be where Nintendo officially unveils it. Leaked images surfaced in August, showcasing a console with custom Joy-Cons and a Triforce design, along with a gold and green Pro Controller. While these could be fakes, they seem plausible given Nintendo’s history of special edition hardware. This would undoubtedly entice new adopters to upgrade their Switch right after the price increase.
Twilight Princess: Completing the Collection
Outside of the major announcements, expect Nintendo to show some love for older titles. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is the only mainline console Zelda game currently unavailable on Switch. We might see it added to Switch Online’s GameCube Classics catalog or even a “Super Mario 3D All-Stars” two-pack featuring HD versions of both Twilight Princess and Wind Waker. It would be shocking if Nintendo didn’t address this missing piece in the collection.
A Surprise Zelda Game for 2027?
While announcing a new game alongside Ocarina of Time might seem premature, there’s reason to believe it could happen. Leaker Nash Weedle claimed that Nintendo is working on a new Zelda game with Grezzo (the developer behind Echoes of Wisdom), codenamed Project Bernard. This rumored title stars Ganondorf and would likely coincide with the release of the Zelda movie in April 2027. The only hesitation stems from the short development time between Echoes of Wisdom and this potential new project, but never say never!
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