Nintendo Switch Zelda Ocarina of Time
The gist
Nintendo released a rebuilt Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 on Nov. 5 at $59.99.
The 1998 classic, Metacritic's top-rated game, gets its first full remake in 28 years.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026A Nintendo Direct reveals the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, launching Nov. 5 with overhauled visuals, voiced cutscenes, orchestral music and reworked controls, alongside a Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2.
- Oct 14, 2026Preview coverage describes the game as a full ground-up remake, the first rebuild in 28 years for a home console dockable to a 4K TV; producer Eiji Aonuma calls it a faithful interpretation using modern technology.
- Oct 29, 2026The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 goes on sale at $519 (game not included), with a $99 Pro Controller and a $49.99 HORI licensed ocarina.