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Nintendo Announces Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for September 8

9/4/2026

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Nintendo Announces Direct

Nintendo of Japan announced a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for September 8, lasting about 30 minutes.
The Direct is expected to update the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Nintendo of Japan also scheduled a standard Nintendo Direct on September 9, projected to run 45 minutes.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, releasing September 17, will be featured during the September 9 Direct.
The Ocarina of Time remake, confirmed in June, aims for a 2026 Switch 2 release.

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Elkjøp Claims Remake

Elkjøp lists Monolith Soft as developer of an Ocarina of Time remake.
The same listing names Bergsala as publisher, Nintendo Switch 2 as platform, and 2026 as release year.
Nintendo has not confirmed any developer, leaving the retailer claim unverified.
Analysts warn the Elkjøp entry may be placeholder text rather than official confirmation.

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Nintendo Announces Direct

Nintendo of Japan announced a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct for September 8, lasting about 30 minutes.
The Direct is expected to update the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Nintendo of Japan also scheduled a standard Nintendo Direct on September 9, projected to run 45 minutes.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, releasing September 17, will be featured during the September 9 Direct.
The Ocarina of Time remake, confirmed in June, aims for a 2026 Switch 2 release.

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