JAPAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT 
Nintendo will broadcast “The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026” and “Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026” on September 8 and 9, marking the franchise’s 40th anniversary with two consecutive days of programming. Here is a roundup of the latest Japanese game news.
“The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct” and “Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026” to air on consecutive days, with a focus on winter Nintendo Switch 2 titles
On September 4, 2026, Nintendo announced two broadcasts. “The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026” runs for about 30 minutes starting at 11 p.m. Japan time on September 8 (10 a.m. Eastern Time the same day). The following day’s “Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026” runs for about 45 minutes starting at the same time. The former covers information marking the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, while the latter focuses on Nintendo Switch 2 titles releasing this winter.
Source: 4Gamer.net (September 4, 2026) / Nintendo (publication date unconfirmed)
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3’s release window listed as “Early 2027”; official site still says “2027”
A video posted to PlayStation’s official Instagram account reportedly lists the release window for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3, developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, as “Early 2027.” The official website still shows “2027 (planned).” The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: Game*Spark (September 5, 2026) / PlayStation Official Instagram (official, unverified — our tools could not directly confirm the post’s content)
Aniplex to offer the world’s first opportunity to play Fate/EXTRA Record at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, where players can choose one of three characters to fight as
On September 5, 2026, Aniplex announced the lineup for its booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 17–21 at Makuhari Messe. Fate/EXTRA Record will be playable for the first time anywhere, letting players choose one of three characters — Saber, Archer, or Caster — to fight as. A beginner-friendly “Floor 1” and a harder “Floor 2” will both be available. The booth will also feature MELTY BLOOD: TWI-LUMINA and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + “Infinity Castle” Character Pass.
Source: 4Gamer.net (September 5, 2026) / Aniplex (publication date unconfirmed)
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic has gone gold, featuring a soundtrack arranged by ZUN himself and support for 12 languages
Shanghai Alice Reprise announced on September 5, 2026, that Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remake of the 2002 bullet-hell shooter Touhou Koumakyou - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, has gone gold. It adds 1080p visuals, a soundtrack arranged by ZUN himself, and a new mode with unlimited lives, while also including a Classic Version that reproduces the original 2002 content. Latin American Spanish has been added, bringing the total number of supported languages to 12. The game releases September 10 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Source: Famitsu (September 5, 2026) / Shanghai Alice Reprise (publication date unconfirmed)
Fossil releases three limited-edition Minecraft collaboration watches, inspired by the Nether, the End, and Minecraft Dungeons II
Fossil Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the US watch brand Fossil, has released a limited-edition watch collection in collaboration with Minecraft (Mojang Studios). The lineup includes three models: “The Nether Chronograph Watch,” inspired by the lava of the Nether; “The End Chronograph Watch,” inspired by Obsidian; and the “Dungeons II Watch,” featuring the silhouette of Twisted Warden from Minecraft Dungeons II. Each comes with collectible packaging that reflects the world of Minecraft. In Japan, the watches went on sale at Fossil’s own stores on September 1 and will go on sale at authorized retailers on September 8.
Source: Game*Spark (September 5, 2026) / PR TIMES (publication date unconfirmed)