A double date for Nintendo fans
Nintendo has ignited the excitement of millions of players by announcing that next week it will hold two consecutive Nintendo Directs, an unusual move that promises to shake up the gaming calendar. The first will be on Tuesday, September 8 at 08:00 AM (Argentina time) and will be dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, one of the most beloved sagas in video game history.
The following day, Wednesday, September 9 at 08:00 AM, a general Nintendo Direct will be broadcast, which could include news for the Switch and, according to community speculation, a new trailer for Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the classic from the Nintendo 64 that turns 28 years old in 2026 and that many hope to see remastered or even remade with current technology.
What to expect from the Zelda special
The September 8 event promises to be a tribute to the franchise created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka in 1986. Historical retrospectives are expected, and perhaps announcements of new games, remasters, or downloadable content. The community speculates about a possible remake of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2, although Nintendo has not officially confirmed anything.
The general Direct: the big unknown
The September 9 Direct could be the stage for announcements of other franchises such as Mario, Splatoon, or Metroid. Furthermore, with the recent arrival of the Switch 2 on the market, all eyes are on possible release dates and exclusive titles. The proximity of both events suggests that Nintendo wants to take advantage of the anniversary momentum to generate anticipation.
Context: the saga that marked generations
Since its debut in 1986 with The Legend of Zelda for the NES, the franchise has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. Titles like Breath of the Wild (2017) and Tears of the Kingdom (2023) redefined the open-world genre. A possible remake of Ocarina of Time (1998) would be a major event, as it is considered by many critics to be the best game of all time.
Fans are already counting down the hours. The broadcasts can be followed on Nintendo's official YouTube channel and on its website. Will this be the biggest announcement of the year? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: next week will be historic for gamers.