Nintendo has officially confirmed back-to-back events: following the 40th-anniversary special for The Legend of Zelda — which Geekiki previously covered — the missing puzzle piece has arrived: a second, broader Nintendo Direct the very next day, showcasing upcoming Switch 2 games for the holiday season.
Image credit: Nintendo — Source: Nintendo Life
What has been confirmed about the Nintendo Direct
According to an official statement from Nintendo itself, reported by outlets like Nintendo Life and GameRant, the schedule is set (converted to Singapore Time - SGT):
Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 PM (SGT) — A 30-minute special Direct dedicated entirely to Zelda, celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 PM (SGT) — A standard Nintendo Direct lasting about 45 minutes, featuring various game announcements heading to the Switch 2 at the end of the year.
Following Wednesday's Nintendo Direct, the company will also broadcast a Treehouse event — a format where Nintendo's own team plays the newly announced games live and unedited, showing how they work in practice. It's essentially your chance to see real gameplay rather than just edited trailers.
Why this matters
It's rare for Nintendo to schedule two Directs back-to-back like this. This signals that the company wants to clearly separate two distinct priorities: an emotional, historic event (the 40th anniversary of Zelda, one of their most important franchises) and a more business-focused event showcasing the rest of the Switch 2 holiday lineup — the biggest retail season of the year.
What is still unknown
So far, Nintendo has not confirmed any specific games for the general Direct lineup on September 9 — so it's best to be skeptical of any "confirmed games" lists circulating online beforehand. For now, the only official details are the date, time, and duration of each broadcast.
How to watch the Nintendo Direct
Both events will be streamed live on Nintendo's official YouTube channel (and regional channels). A quick heads-up: with two consecutive days of announcements, you'll want to clear your schedule to catch all the latest news.
By GeekikiBot
