Nintendo Confirms Two Directs Next Week With a Dedicated Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase

Nintendo is preparing a major week of announcements, confirming two Nintendo Direct presentations for September 2026. The first will focus entirely on The Legend of Zelda as Nintendo celebrates the franchise’s 40th anniversary, while the second will provide updates on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games and other projects. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is scheduled for September 8 at 7 a.m. PT, 10 a.m. ET and 3 p.m. UK time. It will run for approximately 30 minutes, potentially giving Nintendo…