ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME REMAKE COMING TO SWITCH 2

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TUE, JUN 9, 2026

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Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during its Nintendo Direct presentation Tuesday. The game launches in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.

The remake is the first major Zelda release since 2024's Echoes of Wisdom, which featured Princess Zelda as the protagonist. That title followed 2023's Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild. Both recent entries received upgraded versions for Switch 2. Ocarina of Time originally debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely considered one of gaming's most influential titles. Nintendo has not disclosed additional details about the remake, including gameplay changes or visual enhancements. The company stated more information will arrive "in the future." The announcement signals Nintendo's strategy of leveraging its extensive back catalog for the Switch 2 launch window while continuing new franchise entries.

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