Nintendo has confirmed that its ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, revealed during a special Direct presentation marking the Zelda franchise’s 40th anniversary.
What Happened?
Series producer Eiji Aonuma showed off the remake during the September 8, 2026 Direct, followed by a full trailer and gameplay footage. Nintendo first announced the remake back in June 2026 with only a few seconds of footage, leaving fans waiting months for further details, which arrived alongside the confirmed November release date.
Latest Update: Price and Gameplay Changes
The remake will cost $60 digitally and $70 physically in the US, matching pricing confirmed via an early listing on the Australian Nintendo Store ($94.95 AUD digital, $109.95 AUD physical) ahead of the official reveal. On the gameplay side, Link can now jump at the press of a button and roll or dash to move more quickly across Hyrule Field, while transitions into shops and some areas are now seamless — though loading screens remain for areas like the Deku Tree dungeon and Hyrule Field, reportedly to preserve elements of the original experience.
Why Is This Trending?
The remake is trending both because Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the most influential video games ever made, and because the reveal answered months of fan anticipation with a confirmed date, price, and first real gameplay footage, all arriving during a milestone 40th-anniversary celebration for the Zelda franchise.
Key Details
- Release date: November 5, 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive
- Price: $60 digital / $70 physical (US); $94.95 AUD digital / $109.95 AUD physical (Australia)
- New gameplay features: Button-press jumping, rolling/dashing for faster movement, seamless transitions into shops and some areas
- ESRB rating: Everyone 10+ (Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence)
- Original game: Released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64
A Long-Awaited Remake
Ocarina of Time has been re-released multiple times since its original 1998 launch, including a 3DS remaster, GameCube bonus-disc ports, and inclusion in Nintendo’s online subscription service catalog for Switch and Switch 2. This marks the first full ground-up remake of the game, following years of fan speculation after Nintendo’s earlier remakes of other classic titles, including Star Fox, on Switch 2.
What Happens Next?
The remake is set to release alongside a broader wave of Switch 2 announcements. Separately, Nintendo has also raised the Switch 2 hardware’s US price by $50 to $499.99, effective September 1, 2026, citing changes in market conditions, and has projected 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware unit sales for the fiscal year ending March 2027 — a step down from the 19.86 million sold the previous year, with the company citing a combined 100 billion yen impact from memory prices and US tariffs.
FAQs
Q: When does the Ocarina of Time remake release?
November 5, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
Q: How much does the Ocarina of Time remake cost?
$60 digitally and $70 physically in the US.
Q: What’s new in the remake’s gameplay?
Link can now jump with a button press and roll/dash to move faster, with several seamless area transitions, though some loading screens (like Hyrule Field and the Deku Tree) remain to preserve the original feel.
Q: Why did the Nintendo Switch 2 price go up?
Nintendo raised the US price by $50 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026, citing changes in market conditions, including memory prices and tariffs.
Q: Is the Ocarina of Time remake a full remake or just a remaster?
It’s described as a full, ground-up remake rather than a simple visual remaster, distinct from the earlier 3DS version.
