Ocarina of Time remake release
The gist
Nintendo released its Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 on November 5, 28 years after the original.
Reviews call it polished but safe, and it lands alongside GTA VI.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Nintendo revealed the remake and its November 5 release date during The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, with series producer Eiji Aonuma showcasing gameplay.
- Sep 16, 2026Preorders were available at Amazon and Walmart with a $10 discount.
- Nov 3, 2026Early reviews appeared, one calling the remake "superb, streamlined and safe"; IGN reported Nintendo had not yet announced the eShop go-live time and expected a midnight local launch, with North America at 12am ET on November 5.
Key terms
- remake
- A video game closely adapted from an earlier title, usually modernizing graphics and gameplay for newer hardware.
- Switch 2
- Nintendo's video game console, the successor to the Switch, usable handheld, tabletop, or docked to a TV.
- eShop
- Nintendo's digital distribution service for buying and downloading games and apps on its consoles.
Source: Wikipedia