We're cautiously excited — and taking this with a pinch of salt — but Nintendo has allegedly scheduled not one but two presentations next week, starting with a special Zelda 40th anniversary show on 8th September, followed by a full-fat, 'standard' Nintendo Direct on 9th September, according to Nintendo Life. If true, two back-to-back showcases would make for an unusual and packed week for fans.
What Was Reported
Per Nintendo Life, the slate looks like this: a dedicated Zelda 40th anniversary Direct first, then a more general Nintendo Direct the day after. The Nintendo Life team ran through a long list of predictions that, if true, could make both shows very busy.
- Ocarina of Time is widely expected to feature in the Zelda show — Jim and Ollie from Nintendo Life both flagged a sizable overview trailer as likely, with Jim suggesting a possible November release window as his personal guess (not an official date).
- Both writers predicted some form of movie footage: Jim called for a short teaser while Ollie speculated about a longer two-minute teaser showing several characters.
- Hardware and merch popped up in the predictions: a leaked-style Switch 2 special edition console and a Switch 2 pro controller were named as possibilities, and Ollie even predicted a Collector’s Edition for Ocarina of Time featuring a statue priced at £199.99 (this is Ollie’s suggestion, not an official product announcement).
- Speculation also covered museum exhibitions, further franchise remakes, ports and third-party arrivals — names tossed around included Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Resident Evil ports, Persona 4 Revival, Marvel Rivals, Crimson Desert, Monster Hunter Wilds, and even hypothetical new entries like Pikmin 5, Luigi's Mansion 4, 3D Mario and Metroid Ravenous.
The piece also ran reader polls — the Zelda 40th poll drew 2,304 votes and the broader Direct poll had 3,798 votes. Highlights: an Ocarina of Time trailer topped the Zelda poll at 37%, while 3D Mario led hopes for the general Direct at 19%. Take those numbers as a snapshot of fan expectations, not confirmation of plans.
The Source & Credibility
These are predictions and reactions from the Nintendo Life team. The write-up prominently features two voices — Jim and Ollie — and includes a short author note that Jim joined Nintendo Life in 2022 and writes features and news there. Important caveats:
- Much of what was suggested is explicitly framed as speculation by the writers — words like "expect", "think", "guess" and "could" pepper the piece.
- Some items are clearly the authors' own wildcards and personal predictions (for example, Jim's cheeky ideas for bizarre re-releases and Ollie's Collector’s Edition price suggestion).
- Poll results are real reflections of reader hopes but do not equate to official announcements.
So, while Nintendo Life is reporting that the two Directs are scheduled, many of the additional specifics are conjecture. As ever: take this with a pinch of salt and read expectations as fan-facing predictions rather than corporate confirmation.
What It Could Mean
If Nintendo does follow the reported plan and runs a Zelda-focused show followed by a general Direct, it could be a sign they want to separate celebration from broader product news — a dedicated fan-facing spotlight on the franchise, then a day for the rest of the slate. A Zelda showcase could be the natural place for a major look at Ocarina of Time (or other 40th anniversary projects) and any special hardware like a Switch 2 bundle or themed controller.
On the other hand, the general Direct could be where first-party staples and new third-party ports crop up. The Nintendo Life predictions included long-requested items such as Pikmin 5, Luigi's Mansion 4 and even a tease for 3D Mario — Jim notably floated the idea of a teaser that might include a '2027' window as his personal hunch. Remember: these are the authors' hopes and guesses.
For readers tracking Switch 2 rumours, we've previously covered alleged hardware details; our earlier pieces on Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and the follow-up Zelda 40th Switch 2 leaks are relevant context if you're trying to connect the dots — but don't mistake leaked imagery and community wishlists for official confirmation.
Why This Matters
Two Directs in consecutive days would break from Nintendo's usual cadence and could mean a concentrated push around the Zelda franchise and a larger fall/winter roadmap. Fans hungry for an Ocarina of Time reveal, a movie teaser, special hardware or major third-party ports will be watching closely. Polls in the Nintendo Life piece show strong appetite for big reveals, but enthusiasm doesn't guarantee announcements.
We’ll be watching the reported schedule with interest — if true
