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Nintendo Announces Rare Double Directs Featuring Zelda Anniversary and Switch Games
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Both presentations can be streamed through Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
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Nintendo’s decision to hold two Direct presentations in the same week is unusual; the coverage notes that the company has historically held only one Direct in a given window.
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The general Direct could potentially provide a release date for The Duskbloods, FromSoftware’s multiplayer action RPG, which recently held a public network test but is currently planned for 2026.
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Nintendo may also show the next mainline Pokémon games, Pokémon Winds and Waves, which the report says have not been seen in some time.
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The Ocarina of Time remake’s exact 2026 release date could be announced during the Zelda anniversary presentation, although Nintendo has so far confirmed only that the game is launching sometime in 2026.
Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back livestreams next week to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary and showcase upcoming games. Mobile Syrup reports the Zelda-focused stream arrives September 8 at 10 a.m. ET, running roughly 30 minutes, followed by a broader Nintendo Direct on September 9 at the same time. The company will also host a nearly two-hour Treehouse: Live gameplay session after the September 9 event.
The double-Direct format is unusual for Nintendo, which historically holds only one Direct per window. Twisted Voxel notes the September 8 Zelda event will likely detail the Ocarina of Time remake announced in June, while the September 9 Direct will showcase Switch 2 and Switch titles from Nintendo and third-party publishers.
Ocarina of Time Remake Gets the Spotlight
The September 8 Zelda anniversary event will center on the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, the first major Zelda remake in over a decade. Express suggests Nintendo may announce the game's exact 2026 release date, though the company has confirmed only a 2026 window so far. A look at the live-action Zelda movie adaptation is also possible during the 30-minute presentation.
Broader Nintendo Direct Teases Switch 2 Launch Lineup
The September 9 Nintendo Direct will shift focus to a wider slate of upcoming games across Switch and Switch 2. Mobile Syrup reports the event will feature both Nintendo and third-party publishers. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and other unannounced titles are expected to appear during the roughly 45-minute stream.
FromSoftware Multiplayer Game Could Get Release News
The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's multiplayer action RPG, recently completed a public network test but currently targets a 2026 launch. The September 9 Direct could reveal a more specific release window for the title. Similarly, Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next mainline Pokémon games, haven't appeared publicly in some time and may receive updates during Nintendo's showcase.
Where and When to Watch Both Events
All three presentations stream live on Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels. The Zelda anniversary Direct begins September 8 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the general Nintendo Direct on September 9 at the same time. The Treehouse: Live gameplay segment will run afterward on September 9, giving viewers a deep dive into select games.
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