Ocarina of Time remake release day
The gist
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 releases November 5, priced $70 physical and $60 digital.
Reviews call it gorgeous and faithful, though some say it plays it safe.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Nintendo announced during a Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct that the remake releases November 5, just before GTA 6 on November 19, at $70 physical and $60 digital.
- Oct 24, 2026Some Walmart pre-orders were estimated to arrive after the November 5 release date; several fans said they may wait until November 7.
- Oct 31, 2026A buyer obtained a boxed copy before release; Nintendeal shared that stores had begun receiving stacks of the game, and the cartridge is red rather than gold.
Key terms
- Nintendo Direct
- A series of online presentations by Nintendo announcing upcoming games, consoles and franchise news.
- eShop
- Nintendo's digital distribution service for buying and downloading games and apps on its consoles.
- Switch 2
- Nintendo's video game console, the successor to the Switch, usable handheld, tabletop, or docked to a TV.
Source: Wikipedia