The rumors were true! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'will be reborn'
on Nintendo Switch 2 this year

Date:
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:39 +0000

Description:
Nintendo has officially announced The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
remake, slated to launch this year exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has been announced Nintendo shared the first teaser trailer
during today's Direct showcase The game launches this year on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo has officially announced The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time remake, slated to launch this year exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 .

The news comes from the latest Nintendo Direct, which aired today, where Senior Executive Officer at Nintendo, Yoshiaki Koizumi, ended the 50-minute showcase with our first look at the remake of the beloved 1998 game. "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be reborn on Nintendo Switch 2 in
2026," the trailer description reads. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

The teaser trailer begins with a narrator telling the tale of Kokiri Forest, the Kokiri who live there with their fairy companions, and a boy without a fairy, aka Link. Meanwhile, the camera pans over a gorgeous tapestry
depicting the Great Deku Tree and Hyrule Castle, as the ocarina plays in the background, before it fades into our first official look at a sleeping Link in-game, which is how the original game begins.

The art style is very modern, but it isn't the same as Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom 's; it leans more toward Skyward Sword HD , only with improved graphics for the Switch 2 hardware with more realistic skin textures and fibres. You may like Nintendo sets exciting new release date for The Legend of Zelda Movie Star Fox 64 is getting yet another remake, this time
for Nintendo Switch 2 Low and behold, the Nintendo Switch 2 will face a price hike this September The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 - YouTube Watch On We then see a close-up of the Triforce pulsing on the back of Link's hand, before the trailer fades to black and shows the official logo.

Unfortunately, there's no set release date, but the game is launching in
2026, which means I'll need to finally invest in a Nintendo Switch 2 . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

With only six months left in the year, we can expect more trailers sooner rather than later, and hopefully a dedicated Nintendo Direct showcase as
well.

Rumors about a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake had been circulating online for quite some time, but it was only recently that YouTuber and reliable industry insider NatetheHate claimed that it would be revealed
during today's Direct.

Ocarina of Time originally launched on the N64 in 1998, before a remastered version on the Nintendo 3DS was released in 2011. The original game can also be played right now on Switch and Switch 2 with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The best handheld games consoles for all budgets Our top handheld picks for gaming on the go

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