The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 — what we know

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is real and set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Nintendo showed the visuals and approach during June 2026's Nintendo Direct, and with the N64 original still regarded as one of the series' best, this remake is now one of the most anticipated Switch 2 releases.

Nintendo has listed a 2026 release window but has not given a specific date. The company often holds another Direct later in the year to finalize holiday launches, and with a Zelda movie planned for 2027 and Ocarina of Time's significance, it's likely more details will appear soon.

The game retells the franchise’s foundational story: Link, the only child in Kokiri Forest without a fairy, meets the Deku Tree and is sent to save Hyrule from Ganondorf, a plot that helped define the series and created its multiple timelines.

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