Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being remade for Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement was made during Nintendo's June 2026 Direct presentation. The official Nintendo Direct page includes the trailer. Nintendo's product page for the game is also live.
What Nintendo Announced
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was shown during the Direct with the subtitle "will be reborn on Nintendo Switch 2." The trailer featured updated visuals and the game's iconic locations including Hyrule Field and the Great Deku Tree. Nintendo's product page describes the game as a Nintendo Switch 2 title.
The official Ocarina of Time product page is live on Nintendo's website with additional details.
What Remains Unconfirmed
Nintendo has not announced a specific release date, pricing, or confirmed whether this is a full remake, a remaster, or an enhanced port. Whether the game includes new content beyond the original 1998 release is also unconfirmed. Details on resolution, frame rate, amiibo support, or special editions have not been shared.
The Legacy
Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, Ocarina of Time is widely considered one of the most influential games ever made. It established conventions of the 3D action-adventure genre including lock-on targeting, context-sensitive action buttons, and a time-travel narrative structure.
What to Watch
A full release date and pricing are expected in the coming months. Additional details may be shared during future Direct presentations or Nintendo Treehouse livestreams.
Remake Details
Ocarina of Time Reborn is a full remake built for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The game features updated visuals, improved controls, and quality of life features while preserving the original dungeon design and music. It is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake is built from the ground up for Switch 2 hardware, featuring higher resolution textures, improved lighting, and smoother frame rates. Early previews praise the updated visuals while noting the core gameplay remains faithful to the original.
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Reborn is a full remake built from the ground up for Nintendo Switch 2. The game features completely recreated assets, modernized controls with optional gyro aiming, and quality-of-life improvements including streamlined inventory management and save-anywhere functionality.
