Nintendo held a special Direct on Tuesday, October 8, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, opening the show with an orchestra and delivering roughly 30 minutes of franchise-focused announcements led by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
Ocarina of Time rebuilt for Switch 2 with extended gameplay reveal
The centerpiece of the presentation was a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, originally released for Nintendo 64 in 1998. Nintendo showed an extended gameplay demonstration and confirmed the title is being rebuilt exclusively for the Switch 2.
Producer Eiji Aonuma said the project intends to preserve the original game’s structure while using modern technology and features. The remake will include upgraded visuals, gameplay changes such as a free camera and voice acting, and a new control option that lets Link jump with a dedicated button.
The Direct clarified the team’s design approach: despite visual updates and some new sequences, Ocarina of Time remains an action-adventure focused on exploration, puzzles, combat and dungeon progression—rather than shifting toward a survival-game style.
Release date and language support
Nintendo confirmed the remake is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026. The official game page also lists Portuguese among the supported languages.
Switch 2 receives a Zelda-themed special edition
Alongside the game, Nintendo revealed a special-edition Nintendo Switch 2 inspired by The Legend of Zelda as part of the 40th-anniversary campaign. The themed console had previously appeared in leaked images with matching accessories; the Direct made the edition an official part of the celebration.
During the presentation Nintendo also announced re-releases of earlier Zelda titles, expanding options for players to revisit entries across the series during the anniversary period.
Live-action film title and premiere date announced
Shigeru Miyamoto spoke about the franchise’s first live-action film adaptation and confirmed the movie will be titled simply The Legend of Zelda. The film is set to premiere on April 30, 2027, marking Nintendo’s first live-action Zelda project for cinemas.
Music program and global concert tour
Music played a prominent role in the anniversary broadcast. The Direct opened with an orchestra performing iconic Zelda themes, and composer Koji Kondo announced a worldwide concert tour dedicated to the series’ music.
Those musical events are planned as part of the ongoing 40th-anniversary activities, which Nintendo said will continue across the coming months. The company positioned the Ocarina of Time remake as one of the central projects supporting both the franchise celebration and the new Switch 2 platform.
