Nintendo has announced two back-to-back Nintendo Direct presentations for early September, including a Zelda-focused showcase and a general broadcast.
Industry observers have increasingly referred to September as a recurring period for Nintendo Direct activity in recent years, and Nintendo’s announcement confirms a concentrated slate of presentations for Switch audiences.
What’s confirmed
- Nintendo has announced two Directs scheduled for September: a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8 and a general Nintendo Direct on September 9.
The Zelda-focused presentation is listed at approximately 30 minutes, according to Nintendo’s announcement.
- The Zelda property in question is a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the original N64 title released in 1998.
Nintendo has previously indicated work on a remake, and the company has released limited promotional footage and schedule hints in advance of full reveals.
Notable statements, rewritten for clarity
- Rather than calling September “Nintendo Direct month,” industry coverage notes that Nintendo has used this calendar window repeatedly for major broadcasts in past years.
- Analysts and commentators have cautioned that while the Zelda Direct likely centers on the Ocarina of Time remake, there is no guarantee that other massive first-party franchises (for example a new 3D Zelda, Super Smash Bros., or a brand-new Animal Crossing or Splatoon entry) will appear in these specific broadcasts.
Nintendo’s agenda and timing remain at the company’s discretion.
Leaks and reports (unverified)
- Documents reportedly filed with a Brazilian ratings board have circulated online under the title Metroid: Ravenous, suggesting a 2D Metroid project.
These filings have not been confirmed by Nintendo, and Nintendo has not issued an official announcement regarding a new 2D Metroid entry.
- Various community reports and rumor-roundups have discussed potential Switch 2 optimizations, third-party ports, and Nintendo Switch Online library expansions.
These remain speculative until Nintendo or the relevant third parties confirm specifics.
What’s not confirmed
- There is no official release date announced for the alleged Ocarina of Time remake beyond the company’s previously stated window, and Nintendo has not confirmed peripheral plans, themed hardware, or amiibo tied to the title.
- The companies behind Pokémon projects have not published official release dates for rumored titles sometimes referred to as "Winds" and "Waves."
What to expect from the broadcasts
Expect Nintendo’s confirmed Zelda Direct to focus on the remake’s gameplay, release timing details, and concrete release windows.
The general Direct on September 9 traditionally covers a mix of first- and third-party announcements, Nintendo Switch eShop updates, and additional release news.
As always, readers should treat leaks and ratings-board filings as unconfirmed until Nintendo or the relevant developers issue official statements.
We will update coverage when Nintendo streams each Direct and releases official post-show materials on its channels.
Industry observers have increasingly referred to September as a recurring period for Nintendo Direct activity in recent years, and Nintendo’s announcement confirms a concentrated slate of presentations for Switch audiences.
What’s confirmed
- Nintendo has announced two Directs scheduled for September: a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8 and a general Nintendo Direct on September 9.
The Zelda-focused presentation is listed at approximately 30 minutes, according to Nintendo’s announcement.
- The Zelda property in question is a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the original N64 title released in 1998.
Nintendo has previously indicated work on a remake, and the company has released limited promotional footage and schedule hints in advance of full reveals.
Notable statements, rewritten for clarity
- Rather than calling September “Nintendo Direct month,” industry coverage notes that Nintendo has used this calendar window repeatedly for major broadcasts in past years.
- Analysts and commentators have cautioned that while the Zelda Direct likely centers on the Ocarina of Time remake, there is no guarantee that other massive first-party franchises (for example a new 3D Zelda, Super Smash Bros., or a brand-new Animal Crossing or Splatoon entry) will appear in these specific broadcasts.
Nintendo’s agenda and timing remain at the company’s discretion.
Leaks and reports (unverified)
- Documents reportedly filed with a Brazilian ratings board have circulated online under the title Metroid: Ravenous, suggesting a 2D Metroid project.
These filings have not been confirmed by Nintendo, and Nintendo has not issued an official announcement regarding a new 2D Metroid entry.
- Various community reports and rumor-roundups have discussed potential Switch 2 optimizations, third-party ports, and Nintendo Switch Online library expansions.
These remain speculative until Nintendo or the relevant third parties confirm specifics.
What’s not confirmed
- There is no official release date announced for the alleged Ocarina of Time remake beyond the company’s previously stated window, and Nintendo has not confirmed peripheral plans, themed hardware, or amiibo tied to the title.
- The companies behind Pokémon projects have not published official release dates for rumored titles sometimes referred to as "Winds" and "Waves."
What to expect from the broadcasts
Expect Nintendo’s confirmed Zelda Direct to focus on the remake’s gameplay, release timing details, and concrete release windows.
The general Direct on September 9 traditionally covers a mix of first- and third-party announcements, Nintendo Switch eShop updates, and additional release news.
As always, readers should treat leaks and ratings-board filings as unconfirmed until Nintendo or the relevant developers issue official statements.
We will update coverage when Nintendo streams each Direct and releases official post-show materials on its channels.
