{"id":31832,"date":"2026-09-08T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/the-recap-of-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-of-september-8-2026"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:48:13","slug":"the-recap-of-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-of-september-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/en\/the-recap-of-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-of-september-8-2026","title":{"rendered":"The recap of the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct of September 8, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>40th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nintendo celebrates 40 years of <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em> with new games, products, events and collaborations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations begin in 2026 and will continue until 2027.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full presentation and more information will be available on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zelda40th.nintendo.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"zelda40th.nintendo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zelda40th.nintendo.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Release scheduled for <strong>November 5, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The game will benefit from many improvements:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completely revamped graphics, including textures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster and more satisfying actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced loading times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved overall fluidity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refreshed sound effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New symphonic orchestral soundtrack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Button controls allow you to jump and run freely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better control of the camera with the right lever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enriched and fully voiced cutscenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More dialogue for the characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redesigned and more detailed environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera can be moved freely around the premises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The day-night cycle now works everywhere, including in cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>&#8220;Thread of Time&#8221;<\/strong> feature will allow:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To consult at any time his progress in the story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To see his next goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To follow a large tapestry that will be gradually completed during the adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players will be able to hum the melodies learned by Link: the game will recognize them and automatically play them on the ocarina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The game will also be compatible with the new playable and electronic ocarinas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first physical print will have special packaging:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Textured film cover illustration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available while supplies last.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-orders and additional information will be available on Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nintendo Anniversary Edition Products<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available from <strong>October 29, 2026<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nintendo Switch 2 System \u2013 The Legend of Zelda \u2013 40th Anniversary Edition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nintendo Switch 2 Pro<\/strong> Anniversary Edition Controller, with or without Exhibit Stand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2 carrying pouch with screen protector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of these products will feature a <strong>Triforce-inspired<\/strong> design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Nintendo-Switch-2-&#x2013;-The-Legend-of-Zelda-&#x2013;-Edition-du-40e-anniversaire-Ecran-Partage-1024x546.png\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2 &#x2013; The Legend of Zelda &#x2013; 40th Anniversary Edition Split Screen\" class=\"wp-image-31825\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nintendo Switch 2 \u2013 The Legend of Zelda \u2013 40th Anniversary Edition Split Screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New ocarinas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two models will be released later in 2026:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A playable ocarina for people who really want to play it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An electronic ocarina from <strong>HORI,<\/strong> capable of playing notes or entire pieces at the touch of a button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <em>Ocarina of Time<\/em>, players will be able to hum a melody in front of the Nintendo Switch 2&#8217;s built-in microphone for Link to perform in the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>amiibo figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Link amiibo figures for <strong>kids<\/strong> and <strong>Zelda<\/strong> kids will be released in <strong>2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will unlock special masks in the game with a retro graphic style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>previously announced Golem of Mineru<\/strong> amiibo for <em>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> will be released on <strong>September 17, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ZELDA NOTES features for Ocarina of Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The service will be integrated into the Nintendo Switch app for compatible smart devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In particular, it will make it possible to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To follow the progress of the adventure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To take up the challenges of finding places from clue images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To play a virtual ocarina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer a daily quiz with more than 2,000 questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed features:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summary of the day<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronological history of daily accomplishments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stats like the number of enemies defeated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information about progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gossip Quest<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for a place in the game from a clue image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn points redeemable for ocarina sheet music in <em>Ocarina of Time<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Ocarina<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free play via the touch screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic playback of melodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and share scores via QR code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ocarina of Time Quiz<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions, pictures and other tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 2,000 questions in total.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One free participation per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional attempts can be accessed with rubies earned in the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZELDA NOTES already supports the Nintendo Switch 2 editions of <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> and <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>40th Anniversary Concerts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A series of concerts will take place around the world in <strong>2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program will include music from the entire series, from nostalgic themes to more recent compositions.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start of the tours:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tokyo<\/strong> : January 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicago<\/strong> : February 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>London<\/strong> : April 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Melbourne<\/strong> : May 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locations, dates and information will be available on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zelda.gameconcerts.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"zelda.gameconcerts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zelda.gameconcerts.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-1024x724.png\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concerts\" class=\"wp-image-31822\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Concerts-du-40e-anniversaire-de-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ecran-Partage-1320x933.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concerts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nintendo Museum de Kyoto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum will participate in the celebrations for a year.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planned new features:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special 40th anniversary ticket available from <strong>September 9, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New photo opportunities from <strong>November 5, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening of the <strong>Super Family Restaurant<\/strong> in the fall of 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The restaurant will allow you to eat surrounded by Link and other Nintendo characters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nintendo Today app!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting <strong>September 9, 2026<\/strong>, users will be able to collect <em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em> digital cards every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The animations in the Zelda calendar will change to feature games from across the series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Collaborations with partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More initiatives and collaborations will be announced by Nintendo&#8217;s partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among the confirmed products:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LEGO The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time \u2013 Link &#038; Epona<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set of 1,750 pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibition model intended for adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release scheduled for <strong>spring 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hasbro The Legend of Zelda Electronic Legend Sword<\/strong> :\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>27 inch length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 15 sounds triggered by touch and motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release scheduled for <strong>spring 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Games already available<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans can celebrate the anniversary with the Zelda games available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Nintendo Switch 2:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2 <em>Editions of Breath of the Wild<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Nintendo Switch:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nintendo Switch versions of <em>Breath of the Wild<\/em> and <em>Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many other titles in the series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nintendo Classics collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Nintendo Music, available in the smart device app or in a web browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Live-action film<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The film will officially be titled <strong>The Legend of Zelda<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worldwide theatrical release scheduled for <strong>April 30, 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The film will be produced by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nintendo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arad Productions Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be inspired by the stories, ideas and concepts developed in the series during its 40-year history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>40th Anniversary Celebration Nintendo celebrates 40 years of The Legend of Zelda with new games, products, events 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