The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is officially real and on the way.
After much rumor and speculation about a remake of Link's beloved adventure that first landed on the N64, the Nintendo Direct June 2026 showcase at last confirmed we're getting an Ocarina of Time remake, and better yet, it's set to land exclusively among the lineup of upcoming Switch 2 games coming our way this year.
And what a year it is to see one of the best Zelda games make a big comeback on Nintendo's latest console. 2026 marks not only the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, but it's also now been 15 years since Ocarina of Time first captured our imaginations and cemented its place among the best N64 games of all-time. With a trailer offering us our first look, there's still a lot of questions about what's in store, but here's hoping Nintendo shows off more in not-too-distant future. In the meantime, you can find a helpful recap of what we know so far about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake below.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time release date speculation
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time currently has a 2026 release window. This means it's currently scheduled to launch this year, but Nintendo has not provided an exact date for when.
Nintendo tends to turn up with another Direct later in the year to finalize its holiday releases, although with The Legend of Zelda movie planned for 2027 and Ocarina of Time being as big as it is, it's possible we'll hear more on the developer's plans for Hyrule sooner rather than later. Maybe we'll even be treated to a dedicated Nintendo Direct or Nintendo Treehouse in the future... here's hoping.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time story and gameplay
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time tells what is arguably the series' most foundational story: when Link, the only child in Kokiri Forest without a fairy companion, meets the great Deku Tree. He's then shortly sent on a quest to save Hyrule from the schemes of Gerudo thief, Ganondorf. Not only does this serve as the introduction to the series' main antagonist, but nearly every Zelda game released since can trace its story back to Ocarina of Time – which famously split the series into multiple timelines with its paradoxical ending.
As for how Ocarina of Time will play on Switch 2, it remains to be seen whether Nintendo has taken a light touch or opted for a more sweeping overhaul. The original plays closest to its ancestors, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, with Link set loose in a central area (in this case Hyrule Field) from which he can explore Hyrule, tackle optional minigames and stories, and clear dungeons to foil Ganondorf.
That said, given Nintendo has already revived Ocarina of Time before, it's possible the developer looks to take things a step further in a similar vein to its Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. So unless anyone has an ocarina handy, we'll have to wait to learn more.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time platforms
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, which means you unfortunately won't be able to play this on a base Nintendo Switch. Nor will it land on another platform, as Nintendo famously keeps the Zelda series exclusive to its own consoles.
If you don't own a Switch 2, sorry to be the bearer of bad news – but if it helps, we've hand-picked the best games like Zelda to scratch the itch no matter your console of choice.
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