Is everybody ready for a Direct? The first of this week's two showcases kicks off today! We've got all the info you'll need to watch along in the following guide.
Nintendo recently announced not one, but two Direct showcases. The first of these will be focused on The Legend of Zelda as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, while the second is a more general Direct for Switch 2 titles.
Oh, and there’s also a Treehouse presentation after the second Direct, during which gameplay for announced titles will be showcased. Phew!
We’ll go through everything we know about the Directs in this guide, so scroll down for all of the details.
The Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct will go live on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 3pm BST. After that, the general Nintendo Direct will follow on Wednesday, 9th September 2026 at 3pm BST.
Here’s a look at a bunch of timezones along with your local time. Keep in mind that these specific times can be applied to both Directs on the 8th and 9th September:
Both broadcasts can be watched on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. In fact, the company has already provided links to the main Directs and the Treehouse presentation:
Of course, we’ll also host the livestreams right here on Nintendo Life, so you can chat with your fellow community members whilst watching the magic unfold.
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