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Mark your calendars: Nintendo is airing a dedicated Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, and the internet is already convinced this is the moment Ocarina of Time finally gets its Switch 2 remake.
What’s happening on September 8
Nintendo hasn’t done a franchise-specific Direct like this in years, which alone tells you the anniversary is a bigger deal than a quick nostalgia post. The Legend of Zelda turns 40 this year, and a standalone broadcast usually means there’s real news to share, not just merch and remasters slapped together for a highlight reel. Expect the show to run through the series’ history a bit before landing on the actual announcements, which is classic Nintendo pacing for these milestone specials.
Why an Ocarina of Time remake makes sense
Rumors about a full Ocarina of Time remake have been circulating for what feels like forever, but the timing has never lined up this well. Switch 2 has the horsepower to finally do a proper visual overhaul instead of another upscaled port, and Nintendo loves pairing hardware muscle with a game everyone already loves. Throw in the 40th anniversary as the perfect marketing hook, and it’s hard to imagine Nintendo passing up the chance to make this the centerpiece of the Direct. That said, nothing is officially confirmed yet, so treat it as the most likely outcome rather than a done deal.
What else could show up
Beyond Ocarina of Time, anniversary Directs like this tend to come with extra surprises: maybe a new amiibo wave, a physical or digital collection bundling older entries, some Tears of the Kingdom or Echoes of Wisdom content, or even a smaller announcement tied to mobile or merchandising. Nintendo has a habit of saving one genuine surprise for the end of these shows, so it’s worth watching the whole thing rather than skipping to the last few minutes.
Whatever gets revealed, September 8 is shaping up to be one of the bigger Nintendo dates this year. If the remake rumors land, it’ll instantly become one of the most talked-about Switch 2 releases of the console’s early lineup.
FAQ
When is the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct? Nintendo is airing it on September 8.
Is the Ocarina of Time remake officially confirmed? Not yet. It’s widely expected given the anniversary and Switch 2’s hardware, but Nintendo hasn’t announced it directly.
Will the Ocarina of Time remake be on Switch 2? That’s the expectation based on current rumors, though Nintendo could also support the original Switch depending on how the reveal shakes out.
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