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How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
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Key Points:
- Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Nintendo Direct presentations in September 2026: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 and a general Nintendo Direct on September 9, both starting at 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CEST.
- The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct will last about 30 minutes and is expected to showcase more of the Ocarina of Time remake, its release date, and possibly new details about The Legend of Zelda movie and additions to Switch Online.
- The general Nintendo Direct will focus on Nintendo Switch 2 games launching this winter, with anticipated updates on titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, The Duskbloods, and Xenoblade Genesis.
- IGN will host live watch parties and pre-shows for both Directs on multiple platforms, including their homepage, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, and the IGN app, followed by post-show discussions with Zelda experts.
- Nintendo is keeping announcements under wraps, but the events are highly anticipated for revealing significant news about upcoming games and projects, making it a major week for Nintendo fans.
