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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: all the news and trailers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Nintendo announced a Legend of Zelda-themed Direct presentation scheduled for September 8th at 10 AM ET, with a planned duration of approximately 30 minutes. The company stated the event would include a variety of information related to the franchise, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. Nintendo indicated this would be the first of two news events related to the milestone.