{"id":18786,"date":"2026-09-09T09:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=18786"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:50:56","slug":"everything-announced-at-the-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=18786","title":{"rendered":"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div property=\"schema:text\">\n<p>Nintendo aired the first of two <a href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/2026\/09\/04\/two-nintendo-directs-air-next-week-and-one-of-them-celebrates-zeldas-40th-anniversary\">back-to-back Nintendo Directs<\/a> this morning (the other presentation airs tomorrow), focused on The Legend of Zelda&#8217;s 40th Anniversary. The presentation heavily focused on the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2026\/06\/09\/the-nintendo-switch-2-remake-of-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time\">remake of Ocarina of Time<\/a>, but it featured plenty of other updates on the live-action Zelda film, a slew of new merchandise, live attractions, and more. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of everything that was announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"cd879f52-9574-409c-b837-ad09a331e7a3\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/2f405ebf\/zelda-movie-logo-2026.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/2f405ebf\/zelda-movie-logo-2026.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/2f405ebf\/zelda-movie-logo-2026.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/2f405ebf\/zelda-movie-logo-2026.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>The Legend of Zelda Movie<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ef3b461e505820580f0b41511aa1eb335\">Although we still don&#8217;t have a proper trailer, the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda got its official title: <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e1e5fc3f8831aa65e573272a7e417b068\">Shigeru Miyamoto says the reason for the film&#8217;s lack of a subtitle will be apparent once you see it.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e2ea15a5682a70772d468c7134f5a4df4\">The film tells an original story based on the many stories from the series.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5cdea25fa7104f4720c421cd2865dca2\">Miyamoto confirms that he and the Zelda development team are involved with the film.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e2888ee67bb4eaf9dc0060069ab979dd0\">Latest info about the film will be shared on the Nintendo Today app first going forward.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e65ea8bbdfff0ee32f91e47beba35831a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2026\/09\/08\/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-is-just-called-the-legend-of-zelda-miyamoto\">Full article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"824bef36-fae9-43e8-81ab-3866e2d659fc\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/32997342\/nintendo-museum-zelda-40th.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/32997342\/nintendo-museum-zelda-40th.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/32997342\/nintendo-museum-zelda-40th.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/32997342\/nintendo-museum-zelda-40th.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>Nintendo Museum<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e8bdd3971ccc7d55646fd8af79da1f23a\">Limited-time Zelda 40th Anniversary Tickets for Nintendo Museum in Japan starting September 9.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb609cb0509716b3d7a38a7a7a136ead6\">A history board chronicling the Zelda series will be displayed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eda107474882ce0120bcf6ad7dbc7ae7a\">On November 5, a new photo-op themed around the Master Sword will be available.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0ae6fa834e8370ab9a3e875d1fed546c\">The Super Family Restaurant (featuring a Link statue and other Nintendo characters) opens inside the museum this Fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"inline-rich-content-placeholder\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>New Zelda Merchandise<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e17b44086707583b4697adbdad9c722f0\">Nintendo Museum Official Book Vol. 2 will be available November 5<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e54cc858a5f1e05648af292c7f44a28f2\">New The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom construct amiibo<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ed7305e78a04f0e7666b769765f40296a\">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time playable Ocarina and electric Ocarina.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eedcb842b3d88d42026052413ab981457\">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link &amp; Epona Lego set.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e346b0184fd8b215f1c216baae33a5742\">Hasbro The Legend of Zelda Heroes of Hyrule Figure Collection and Electronic Master Sword.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5b49f73296c77f76b464ebaf62111aee\">The Legend of Zelda: Masterpiece Color Edition and Gold Edition Huzzle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"88d1f424-5d9a-45d5-bdd0-95016f117433\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/ebb69da2\/thelegendofzeldaconcert_artwork.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/ebb69da2\/thelegendofzeldaconcert_artwork.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/ebb69da2\/thelegendofzeldaconcert_artwork.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/ebb69da2\/thelegendofzeldaconcert_artwork.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e6dfafaa089f1400ee94d2b42658c8c9d\">The traveling orchestra begins touring Tokyo next January with dates across Japan.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e9e3720e5f964d47c3407dc46c737960a\">A North American tour kicks off in February in Chicago.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0e1bc2e0044da796b4c760620d35cf1c\">European and Australian tours planned as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"jlvid_container\"><iframe title=\"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time \u2013 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuFfiTEr2yc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e2ea5c108595faa0dd303c8ea49c20631\">The game launches on November 5 for Switch 2.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e62f5035f455a87b307983096753d758d\">First look at live gameplay played by Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e8fdccc4ee1163a0fd95d6638a73662db\">New actions include free jumping, the ability to roll into a sprint, motion-controlled aiming, full camera control, and improved quick-item selection.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e4372265c784037239e4c76b80d052301\">The gameplay walkthrough shows off Kakariko Village, Hyrule Field, and Hyrule Castle Town.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0a1ea64d905122d311b6869cea765bf8\">Footage shows off characters like Saria and Mido, while revealing that characters (besides Link) are fully voiced in cinematics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e0e4284196b4e0751fbc04759bf92c29c\">Threads of Time is a new feature that displays current objective and story progress\/milestones.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ea79d8916d54e743eae4e3e92af9d9bbb\">Ocarina can also be played by humming into the Switch 2 mic or even instruments played into it.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ecfc54ec1f0f6509deaeb021cb12c121f\">A second, more traditional trailer shows off adult Link, various dungeons like the Water Temple, and additional characters.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eef7c20498e1f173b10a3c988d8817808\">The digital version will cost $59.99. The physical version features a game case with special textured foil cover art.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e119cbbb5e1f60c2ea22c9e9ef02559b0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2026\/09\/08\/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-fully-voiced-cutscenes-a\">Full article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"eb0897ba-0ddd-49e6-b288-fdfe3db46d66\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/51fe6288\/zelda-notes-ocarina-of-time.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/51fe6288\/zelda-notes-ocarina-of-time.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/51fe6288\/zelda-notes-ocarina-of-time.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/51fe6288\/zelda-notes-ocarina-of-time.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>Zelda Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e580bb50fb3be485dfc94a11fed158793\">The mobile companion app to Breath of the Wild\/Tears of the Kingdom will support the Ocarina of Time remake.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e67213cff07314ddda375d0ba9369a419\">The app allows you to view in-game accomplishments and stats from each day and screenshots are captured automatically.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5d1fd39530a773bb8b6df67310eac55f\">New Gossip Quests task you with finding locations indicated in images in the app to earn points spent on new Ocarina music scores.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ea3e81e406b73a9d8a73f679ce25c1787\">Play Ocarina is a digital Ocarina on your phone, letting you play freely or with a musical guide. You can create QR codes to share custom scores online.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eaffccd418872aba265b9aea0c651dc81\">Ocarina of Time Quiz lets you answer over 2,000 multiple-choice questions about the game, once a day (though you can spend rupees to play more than once).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"d2e57275-9e19-48d7-bd31-51ba6493616f\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/6b8e5d5e\/zelda-oot-remake-amiibo.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/6b8e5d5e\/zelda-oot-remake-amiibo.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/6b8e5d5e\/zelda-oot-remake-amiibo.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/6b8e5d5e\/zelda-oot-remake-amiibo.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Amiibo<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ee67ab044ca48dcc5527ff39065deee24\">Young Link\/Zelda amiibo that, when scanned into Ocarina of Time, unlock new in-game masks.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e43e5376bd9aeabfcea9d32f5b2a8ff9b\">Arrives sometime in 2027.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"9649dc78-98bb-4246-9070-bd39fc0de3ab\" data-embed-button=\"image_browser_uploader\" data-entity-embed-display=\"image:responsive_image\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"{&quot;responsive_image_style&quot;:&quot;content_body&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;},&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_target&quot;:0,&quot;link_original&quot;:0,&quot;image_source&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_source&quot;:0,&quot;image_caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;embed_caption&quot;:0,&quot;content_warning&quot;:0}\" data-langcode=\"en\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/e316ca8f\/zelda-40th-annivesary-switch_2-dock.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 851px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/e316ca8f\/zelda-40th-annivesary-switch_2-dock.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (min-width: 315px) and (max-width: 450px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.comhttps:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/content_default_mobile_\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/e316ca8f\/zelda-40th-annivesary-switch_2-dock.jpg.webp 1x\" media=\"all and (max-width: 314px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Everything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/body_default\/public\/2026\/09\/08\/e316ca8f\/zelda-40th-annivesary-switch_2-dock.jpg.webp\" class=\"lazyload\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/article>\n<h2>The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eff331d817c1136d35d5eb7ac0bf74cc6\">Launches on October 29.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e84d2c3d4afa265fdb74fe9240a8d246e\">Features a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and dock.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e42cdaa5c5346b2e9eb631fe2e28c1a8f\">A Zelda-themed Pro Controller and carrying case will go on sale the same day.<\/li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb0d851852a114a611b33e4f10f55584a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gameinformer.com\/nintendo-direct\/2026\/09\/08\/ocarina-of-time-remake-amiibo-and-zelda-40th-anniversary-nintendo-switch\">Full article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo aired the first of two back-to-back Nintendo Directs this morning (the other presentation airs tomorrow), focused on The Legend of Zelda&#8217;s 40th Anniversary. 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