Ethan Crossfield 
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct could offer more than the confirmed Ocarina of Time remake. A recent hint from Nintendo leaker PixelPar has directed attention toward Grezzo, the studio behind several Zelda remakes and Echoes of Wisdom. With the showcase expected to run for roughly 30 minutes on September 8, fans have reason to watch for additional announcements—but the tease remains unconfirmed, so anyone hoping for a specific remake should keep expectations measured.
What changed ahead of the Zelda Direct
PixelPar posted a cryptic message wondering what Grezzo has been working on. The post did not name a game or confirm an appearance, but its timing before the Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct has encouraged speculation across the Nintendo community. Grezzo’s recent Zelda work makes the connection understandable: the studio developed Echoes of Wisdom and the 2019 Link’s Awakening remake, both of which use a distinctive visual approach that fans immediately associate with the developer. The studio also handled Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora’s Mask 3D, giving it experience with major classic Zelda releases.
Which Zelda games fans are discussing
Fan responses have focused on several possible projects rather than one clear prediction. Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are frequent suggestions because, like Link’s Awakening, they began as Game Boy Color titles. Some fans also want a remake of The Minish Cap, while others have floated a refreshed version of the original NES Legend of Zelda as a fitting anniversary project. Grezzo has developed both remakes and original Zelda titles, so the studio’s involvement would not automatically point to one format. Its credits include Four Swords Anniversary Edition, Tri Force Heroes, Link’s Awakening, and Echoes of Wisdom.
What to watch for and when
2026 marks 40 years since the original Legend of Zelda debuted in Japan for the Famicom in 1986. North America received the NES release in 1987, but the anniversary is tied to the Japanese launch. Nintendo has already confirmed the Ocarina of Time remake, leaving room in the approximately 30-minute presentation for another reveal. PixelPar has some credibility after previously leaking Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! before their announcements, although that history does not verify this Zelda speculation. Grezzo could also be connected to a non-Zelda project, particularly with a general Nintendo Direct scheduled for September 9.
What players should know
- The Ocarina of Time remake is already confirmed for the anniversary celebration.
- PixelPar’s Grezzo hint is speculation, not confirmation of a new Zelda announcement.
- Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, The Minish Cap, and the original Zelda are among the remakes fans are discussing.
- Grezzo’s Zelda history includes both classic remakes and original games such as Tri Force Heroes and Echoes of Wisdom.
- The September 8 Zelda Direct is expected to last about 30 minutes, while a general Nintendo Direct follows on September 9.
Expert View
The Grezzo theory is plausible because the studio has repeatedly worked on Zelda remakes and original handheld-style entries, but the available evidence is only a carefully timed hint. The safest expectation is that Nintendo will center the presentation on the confirmed Ocarina of Time remake. Additional reveals would fit the anniversary and the showcase length, yet fans should wait for Nintendo’s official presentation before treating any particular remake or new Grezzo game as real.
