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Nintendo dedicated a special Direct to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, spending most of the broadcast on the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time. The show revealed the first extended gameplay footage, showing an overhauled art style for Link and other characters, a November 5, 2026 release date (just before GTA 6), pricing of $70 physical/$60 digital, and mechanics borrowed from Breath of the Wild such as weapon-switching and aiming. Nintendo also unveiled the first trailer for the live-action Legend of Zelda film (titled simply 'The Legend of Zelda') starring Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and announced a worldwide 40th Anniversary Concert Tour for 2027 featuring composer Koji Kondo. Reaction online was mixed, with fans divided over the remake's new visual style for young Link while praising other aspects, spawning memes and debate across social media. Some coverage noted the Direct focused almost entirely on Ocarina of Time, disappointing fans hoping for other remasters like Wind Waker HD. The event is considered a major showcase for Nintendo ahead of the Switch 2's holiday lineup.