The hero of Hyrule is back on Nintendo Switch 2, wielding a truly special power: time travel through his ocarina. The clash with Ganondorf is shaping up to be brutal... Yes, you heard right: it’s The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time, one of the saga’s most beloved titles. Ocarina of Time has been modernized and adapted for Switch 2, and it awaits you starting on November 5, 2026.
“Join the legendary hero Link on his sweeping quest across Hyrule, and through time itself, as he thwarts Ganondorf’s schemes. Wield incredible items and weapons, face ferocious bosses, and solve intricate puzzles in this iconic chapter of the Zelda saga. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is making a comeback on Nintendo Switch 2.”
It's a small surprise unveiled during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Ocarina of Time is set for a second wind on Nintendo Switch 2, to the delight of longtime fans and younger players who haven't yet experienced this beloved entry. Ocarina of Time first released in 1998 on the Nintendo 64, and it has since been adapted for the GameCube, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS.
So it's the Switch 2's turn to snag this essential title, in a remastered version crafted for the next-gen console. The game is slated for late 2026, just in time for the holiday season... if you can wait until Santa arrives.
Nintendo just dropped a new video on September 8, offering a closer look at some intriguing gameplay details. This Switch 2 title was developed in tandem with the 1998 edition, and every comparison is drawn between the two games.
We first discover very beautiful graphics, richly colored, and an enchanting medieval fantasy world. The universe is more detailed, more polished, more alive, with NPCs each having their own personality. Nintendo has also opted to preserve the loading screens between each stage to reproduce the pacing of the 1998 title. The storyline doesn’t change, the music is the same, but reworked with a symphonic orchestra to give it more power.
Among the changes, developers are adding features you’d expect in modern games. Players can make sauter Link, sprint (no more endless rolling), they can move the camera freely, switch weapons with a single button, and watch their progress unfold on a grand tapestry that fills in as you advance...
Also explore the city of Hyrule in search of mini-games and chat with the locals. And of course, don’t miss putting your musical talents to good use! Use the Switch 2 microphone to sing or play musical notes: this activates the ocarina and lets you perform the various melodies.
All those trailers are looking incredibly promising. That means we’ll have to patiently wait a few more weeks to dive into the game... Get ready—Hyrule is counting on you.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 5, 2026
Recommended age
From 12 years old
Official website
www.nintendo.com
