Nintendo is rolling out a special, 30-minute Nintendo Direct today to mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
The company said the presentation will offer "a variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda," and the livestream is scheduled to begin at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am PT.
Viewers can watch on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel or via the Nintendo Today app.
Background and franchise context
The Legend of Zelda debuted in 1986, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka for Nintendo.
Since its original release, the series has spanned multiple Nintendo platforms, including the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.
One of the franchise’s most influential entries, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, was originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and later saw a portable rerelease on Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
More recent mainline titles include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, released for Nintendo Switch and Wii U on March 3, 2017, and its direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which launched for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.
What Nintendo has said
In its announcement, Nintendo described the show as providing varied Zelda-related updates.
That statement frames the Direct as an anniversary celebration rather than a single-game reveal, indicating a mix of historical celebration and new information related to the franchise.
How to watch and what to expect
The presentation is short and focused at roughly 30 minutes, and Nintendo is streaming it on its regional YouTube channels and through the Nintendo Today app.
Historically, Nintendo uses anniversary Directs to highlight franchise milestones, re-releases, merchandise, and occasional game updates or remasters.
Today's broadcast will be the official channel for Nintendo to share verified Zelda news connected to the 40th anniversary.
For industry observers and fans, the Direct provides a compact, official summary of Nintendo’s Zelda plans and commemorative activities.
Tune in through the Nintendo of America YouTube channel or the Nintendo Today app at the listed times to watch the event live.
The company said the presentation will offer "a variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda," and the livestream is scheduled to begin at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am PT.
Viewers can watch on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel or via the Nintendo Today app.
Background and franchise context
The Legend of Zelda debuted in 1986, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka for Nintendo.
Since its original release, the series has spanned multiple Nintendo platforms, including the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.
One of the franchise’s most influential entries, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, was originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and later saw a portable rerelease on Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
More recent mainline titles include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, released for Nintendo Switch and Wii U on March 3, 2017, and its direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which launched for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.
What Nintendo has said
In its announcement, Nintendo described the show as providing varied Zelda-related updates.
That statement frames the Direct as an anniversary celebration rather than a single-game reveal, indicating a mix of historical celebration and new information related to the franchise.
How to watch and what to expect
The presentation is short and focused at roughly 30 minutes, and Nintendo is streaming it on its regional YouTube channels and through the Nintendo Today app.
Historically, Nintendo uses anniversary Directs to highlight franchise milestones, re-releases, merchandise, and occasional game updates or remasters.
Today's broadcast will be the official channel for Nintendo to share verified Zelda news connected to the 40th anniversary.
For industry observers and fans, the Direct provides a compact, official summary of Nintendo’s Zelda plans and commemorative activities.
Tune in through the Nintendo of America YouTube channel or the Nintendo Today app at the listed times to watch the event live.
