Nintendo releases Ocarina of Time remake exclusively for Switch 2
The gist
Nintendo released its rebuilt Ocarina of Time remake on Nov. 5, exclusively for Switch 2.
The 1998 classic returns in Zelda's 40th year, with reviews split on its safety.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Nintendo releases an overview trailer for the remake and sets a Nov. 5 launch; two Ocarina of Time amiibo figures are slated for 2027.
- Nov 3, 2026Spawn Wave reports the game is out this week and Nintendo publishes developer interviews on who made it and how one-to-one it is with the original.
- Nov 4, 2026Reviews land: NPR calls it superb, streamlined and safe; 9 News Australia says it is no less a masterpiece than the 1998 original; Game Informer rates it Must Play.
Key terms
- amiibo
- A Nintendo toys-to-life platform of NFC figurines that interact with supported game consoles and software.
Source: Wikipedia