The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Confirmed for Switch 2
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Nintendo has confirmed that a rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is heading to the Switch 2 later this year, giving fans a first teaser during the latest Direct showcase.
The summer showcase season keeps delivering, and Nintendo just added fuel to the fire by confirming one of the industry's worst-kept secrets. During the latest Nintendo Direct, the company verified swirling rumors that a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is heading to the upcoming Switch 2 later this year. Fans only got a brief teaser trailer, leaving questions about the exact scope of the upgrades and visual overhaul. Still, confirmation alone is enough to get the community talking as we head into the next hardware generation.
This marks the third time the legendary N64 title has received a major release, following its iconic 1998 debut and the beloved 3DS remake in 2011. While Ocarina of Time is hardly an unknown quantity, bringing it back for current platforms makes a lot of sense as Nintendo bridges the gap toward its next hardware era. The timing also aligns nicely with Nintendo's broader multimedia push, which includes the upcoming live action Zelda film directed by Wes Ball and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, currently scheduled for release next April.
As Summer Game Fest rolls on and major publishers drop their heavy hitters across console, PC, and cloud platforms, Nintendo is clearly betting on nostalgia paired with modern tech to drive early interest in the Switch 2. We will have to wait for a deeper dive to see how developer enhancements shape up this time around. For now, reporting by Matt Wales over at Eurogamer highlights that players can expect more details later in the year as the release window approaches.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo Direct, Gaming News, Remake
Original article: Eurogamer