Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake and Switch 2 Hardware in Major Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nintendo's 40th Anniversary Direct revealed a fully voiced Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2, a special edition console, and new details on the upcoming live-action movie.
Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the franchise's ruby jubilee with a dedicated Zelda Direct that delivered everything from long-awaited hardware to a full gameplay breakdown of the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake. Landing exclusively on the Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, the remake bridges classic design with modern quality of life improvements, introducing manual jumping, swimming, a dedicated sprint button, and full voice acting for key cutscenes while retaining the beloved level design of the original release. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also showed off clever new integrations, including a microphone feature that lets players hum tunes directly into the console to play the ocarina in-game.
Beyond the headline-grabbing remake, Nintendo treated fans to a parade of physical merchandise and ecosystem updates. The company announced a striking Nintendo Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition console bundle alongside a themed Pro Controller and carrying case, all scheduled to launch on October 29. Collectors can also look forward to a 1,750-piece LEGO Link and Epona set, a physical Hasbro Electronic Master Sword, and new amiibo unlocking retro graphical masks in 2027. Meanwhile, companion updates to the Zelda Notes app will bring integrated progress tracking and daily trivia challenges specifically tailored for the upcoming release.
The showcase closed out with a brief update on the live-action cinematic adaptation, which carries the straightforward title The Legend of Zelda and arrives in theaters on April 30, 2027. While fans hoping for a debut trailer walked away empty-handed, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that the film will weave together concepts from across the franchise's forty-year history rather than adapting a single specific entry. Paired with confirmation of a global 40th-anniversary concert tour kicking off next January, Nintendo is positioning the milestone as a massive cross-media celebration for the community.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, The Legend of Zelda, Remake, Gaming News, Hardware
Original article: IGN South Africa