It’s a big week for Nintendo fans as a slew of news is expected from the company, including a flood of details from The Legend of Zelda series amid a special 40th anniversary direct.
2026 marks four decades since the first release of a title from The Legend of Zelda series, and the beloved franchise continues to go from strength to strength as Nintendo doubles down on content from the series.
If you’re keen to ensure you don’t miss any of the big reveals from The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Insider Gaming has all the details you need.
When is The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct?
Nintendo’s special direct marking the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8.
The 30-minute presentation will provide a slew of news dedicated to the beloved franchise, including updates on upcoming games, alongside potential details on other projects, like the live-action movie.
The presentation will be aired live, meaning the exact time depends on where you are located in the world, so it may be an early morning or a late night, depending on your region.
All the start times for time zones across the world are detailed below.
| Region / Time Zone | The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7:00 AM—September 8 |
| Central Time (CT) | 9:00 AM—September 8 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10:00 AM—September 8 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 11:00 AM—September 8 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 3:00 PM—September 8 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 4:00 PM—September 8 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 10:00 PM—September 8 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 11:00 PM—September 8 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 11:00 PM—September 8 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 12:00 AM—September 9 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 2:00 AM—September 9 |
How to Watch The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
As usual, the best place to watch the Nintendo special direct for The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary will be on YouTube.
Nintendo will broadcast on several channels across multiple languages, with subtitles where required, but you’ll also be able to follow the action on other streaming channels.
A host of popular content creators are likely to be live alongside The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct with their reactions to the news, alongside build-up and post-show discussions.
Insider Gaming will also have detailed coverage of the show, including everything announced and all the big news.
What to Expect & Rumored Games
Nintendo has confirmed the special direct for The Legend of Zelda’s 40th birthday won’t be solely focused on games, but there’s one big title likely to cause a stir.
It was announced earlier this year that the beloved Ocarina of Time is being remade and set to release this year, so expect plenty of details, including the likely reveal of the game’s first gameplay.
Alongside that, news on the upcoming live-action movie could be shared, along with any tech reveals like a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 or peripherals.
One big hope will be the announcement of the next mainline game in the series to follow on from 2023’s Tears of the Kingdom, but there were six years between that and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, so it may be too soon.
Check out the Ocarina of Time remake announcement video below.
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