Ocarina of Time Switch 2 controls
The gist
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake launched November 5 on Switch 2 with sprint mapped to the A button.
Reviewers say holding it makes camera control hard; a Pro Controller remap fixes it.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Nintendo announced during The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary Direct that the Ocarina of Time remake would launch exclusively on Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical.
- Oct 8, 2026Earlier coverage reported the Switch 2 version adds jump and dash controls, with dash performed by rolling and holding the A button.
- Nov 4, 2026Reviews published ahead of launch; Game Informer scored the game 9.25 and NPR called it a faithful, streamlined remake.
Key terms
- Nintendo 64
- A home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo, released in 1996 as its third major home console.
- Direct
- A series of online presentations by Nintendo announcing upcoming games, consoles and franchise news.
- gyro aiming
- A control method that uses a device's gyroscope to aim by tilting or moving the controller.
Source: Wikipedia