•Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will support all existing Zelda amiibo, granting players in-game item bonuses when they are scanned.
The announcement came alongside a new overview trailer for the remake, which offers a fresh look at revamped environments, characters, and combat. While Nintendo previously announced two new amiibo figures tied to the game — Young Link and Young Zelda — the trailer also confirms support for all existing Zelda amiibo.
The trailer does not go into detail about what that support will involve, but it shows Link receiving a number of helpful items, including healing hearts, Green Potions, and a Deku Stick. It appears players can tap existing Zelda amiibo for consumables and items, though not necessarily any exclusive cosmetics or weapons.
This approach is similar to how non-Zelda amiibo worked in Tears of the Kingdom, which allowed for daily “bonus” scans of general amiibo once per day.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time comes exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov 5. Players can pre-order it through this link.
New Ocarina of Time Amiibo Offer Wearable Masks
The previously announced Ocarina of Time amiibo, which are up for preorder with varying levels of stock across retailers, will net players wearable masks for Zelda and Link.
Young Link amiibo – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Young Zelda amiibo – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The amiibo product line was first launched by Nintendo with the Wii U. Each amiobo comes with a small figure as well as a card that can be scanned from Nintendo consoles, netting players various unlocks and bonuses across games.
Every mainline Zelda release has been accompanied by new amiibo. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom offered in-game weapons and gear in addition to daily rewards.
Where to Buy Out-of-Stock Amiibo
Amiibo frequently sell out in the lead-up to big game releases, and Zelda is about as big as it gets. While the Switch 2 generation of amiibo continues to be in stock at most retailers, some of the older releases have pretty much disappeared from the internet.
For those desperate to get their hands on an older release, GameStop offers tons of pre-owned amiibo with a solid ‘Pre-Owned’ guarantee. Third-party resellers can also be found at Target, Best Buy, and eBay, though it is worth comparing prices to a figure’s MSRP at release.
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