Nintendo has officially announced that a full remake of the beloved classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
The company confirmed during a recent Nintendo Direct that the revamped title is slated for release later this year, with additional information expected to surface in the near future.
“The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2,” Nintendo declared in its announcement, though no further specifics were disclosed.
A teaser trailer for the Ocarina remake is available in the embedded video above, and Nintendo has also shared a single promotional image to whet the appetite of fans worldwide.
Released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has long been hailed as a landmark title that set new standards for adventure games. Its flawless Metacritic score of 99 places it at the very top of the site’s all‑time best‑games list.
In 2011 the classic received a polished remaster for the Nintendo 3DS, adding refined controls and full touchscreen support to bring the timeless experience to a new generation of players.
Nintendo’s latest announcement confirms rumors that surfaced in March—supported by VGC’s insider sources—about a forthcoming Star Fox title and a remake of Ocarina of Time slated for release later this year.
While the Star Fox game was officially revealed last month, the confirmation of the Zelda remake today solidifies the expectation that the beloved classic will return in a fresh form.
The Legend of Zelda franchise celebrated its 40th birthday earlier this year, and with the highly anticipated film slated for a May 2027 release, Nintendo is poised to orchestrate a multi‑phase commemoration—much like the staggered celebrations it has previously executed for the Super Mario series.
Earlier in the year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa declined to disclose any concrete plans for commemorating the Zelda series’ milestone anniversary, leaving fans to speculate about potential events and releases.
While the studio behind the forthcoming Ocarina of Time remake remains unconfirmed, speculation points to Monolith, the same team that delivered Tears of the Kingdom in 2023, as a likely candidate to helm the project.
News Source: VGC
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