Well folks, the first of two Direct showcases for this week is over, and boy was it a doozy.
It was a full 30 minutes’ worth of delicious Zelda news, including the final release date for the hotly-anticipated Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2.
There’s a lot to digest though, so we’ve compiled every announcement from the Direct right here for your perusal. We’ll start off with the full presentation in case you want to watch it as intended, then we’ll dive into each individual reveal.
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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct – Full Presentation
Okay, so here’s the full presentation in all its glory. Enjoy!
Every Zelda Announcement
Now let’s dive into each announcement, starting with a delightful new orchestral theme…
40th Anniversary Orchestral Theme
Nintendo kicked things off with a new orchestral theme composed specially for the franchise’s 40th anniversary. It’s lovely, isn’t it?
The Legend of Zelda movie title confirmed
Nintendo confirmed that The Legend of Zelda movie will officially be called… The Legend of Zelda. Quick, pretend to be shocked!
The release date of 30th April 2027 was reiterated, and Shigeru Miyamoto claims that when you watch the movie, you’ll understand why there isn’t a subtitle.
Finally, it was confirmed that further updates on the movie will be shared on the Nintendo Today! app.
