The Legend of Zelda
Ocarina of Time RemakeRelease date & guides
Your guide to Ocarina of Time on Switch 2: the November 5 release, confirmed changes, official gameplay and how the remake compares with the original.
Nintendo Switch 2November 5, 2026
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Release guide
Release date & pre-orders
Ocarina of Time arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Check the official listings, pre-order details and which version to buy.
Read guideWhat’s new
Confirmed new features
A sourced overview of Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 changes, from visuals and voiced scenes to new controls, with unverified details kept separate.
Read guideVersion comparison
Remake vs. original
Compare the Switch 2 remake with the N64 original and keep Ocarina of Time 3D separate. Understand the known changes and limits of older guides.
Read guideGameplay guide
Gameplay & controls
Explore Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 gameplay details: motion aiming, Threads of Time, ocarina inputs and a practical first-session checklist.
Read guideLooking for a walkthrough?
Coverage status Switch 2 routes are in preparation and have not been tested yet.
A familiar adventure, rebuilt for Switch 2
Link’s journey to save Hyrule returns in a newly made version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Nintendo’s official title does not include ‘Remake’; we use that familiar search name to distinguish the Switch 2 game from earlier releases.
Start with the release guide if you are deciding what to buy. Returning players can use our comparison to separate confirmed changes from questions still awaiting answers. For a first look at the adventure, watch Nintendo’s trailer below.
Release date & platform
- Release date
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Status at last check
- Upcoming
Sources: Nintendo US — game details and release date · Nintendo Australia — regional release listing
Watch the official trailer
Nintendo’s September presentation is the starting point for this coverage. The video is an official preview; our articles are based on published information, not a review copy or hands-on access.
What is changing?
The features guide expands on Nintendo’s announcements. Our gameplay guide focuses on how the new interaction and navigation options may affect the way you approach the adventure.
- Rebuilt visuals and a new orchestral presentation.
- Voiced cinematics with more character dialogue.
- Updated camera and movement controls.
Remake or original: which guide do you need?
Check the platform before following a route or button sequence. Nintendo 64 guides, Ocarina of Time 3D guides and Switch 2 coverage describe different releases. A familiar room name is not enough to establish that a puzzle solution still applies.
Our version comparison keeps that distinction visible. Exact dungeon routes and collectible locations will require verification in the Switch 2 release.
Sources: Nintendo Iwata Asks — Ocarina of Time and its 3DS remake
Sources & updates
Checked against the sources below on . We distinguish publisher announcements from our own guidance and update this coverage when verified information changes.
- Nintendo US — game details and release date
- Nintendo — Zelda 40th anniversary announcement
- Nintendo Australia — regional release listing
- Nintendo of America — official September trailer
- Nintendo Iwata Asks — Ocarina of Time and its 3DS remake
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