Nintendo fully reveals Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, releasing November 5

Nintendo has confirmed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date on Switch 2 for 5 November, revealed during the Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct. The remake adds overhauled visuals, voiced cutscenes, a jump button and orchestral music. A Zelda themed Switch 2 console lands 29 October, alongside playable ocarinas, new amiibo, a concert tour and the live action Zelda film in 2027.

Nintendo has fully revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The game will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, weeks before the release of GTA 6. The remake features a new art style and enhanced visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more.

The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary Direct brought with it many exciting announcements, including a title reveal for the upcoming film and a release date for The Ocarina of Time remake. But while both of these were fairly predictable announcements, no one could have prepared me for what director Eiji Aonuma oh-so-casually slipped in directly proceeding his demonstration of the game: The Ocarina of Time's remake will feature (some) voice acting. According to Aonuma, the characters that Link meets will be "fully voiced during in-game cutscenes," similar to how voice acting is implemented in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. So while it seems like Link will remain the strong and silent type, various NPCs--such as Navi, Ganon, Saria, Darunia, Ruto, Impa, and Zelda, all of which can be heard in the trailer--will now have voice actors delivering their iconic lines. Nintendo has yet to confirm which actors are lending their talents to the game, but our first look at Ganondorf makes it seem as though Matt Mercer will return to voice the power-hungry tyrant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvD3p2yGwc The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is slated to release on November 5, just a few weeks ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6--a game so hotly anticipated, other games have shifted their release dates to avoid any overlap. However, if there is any game that can go up against GTA 6 and come out on the otherside relatively unscathed, it has to be Ocarina of Time. Zelda's 40th Anniversary Direct is just the beginning of a potentially massive week for Nintendo. The company is also hosting a Nintendo Direct tomorrow, September 9, and we're expecting big news.

As part of the Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's new remake for Switch 2 will release on November 5. That's just before GTA 6 launches on November 19. Nintendo also showed off the first gameplay of the remake, including the game's updated graphics, new features, and more. Nintendo said the game's visuals have been "completely overhauled down to the textures of each material." What's more, Nintendo is promising "snappier and more satisfying" action, faster load times, and a "much smoother" experience overall. There are new run and jump mechanics, too, and improved camera controls. Additionally, characters that Link meets on his journey are "fully voiced" in what Nintendo says are "expanded cutscenes." The game's day/night cycle is back in the remake, but now the cycle applies to wherever players are, including in towns. What's more, the Ocarina of Time remake allows players to hum songs in real life, with the sounds then transposed into the game for Link to perform. Nintendo will also sell a real ocarina that players can use. Ocarina of Time was originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, and it's one of the most beloved entries in the series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvD3p2yGwc 2026 is the 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise. Also during the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced the title of the Zelda movie, which is set for release in April 2027. For more, check out all the big announcements from the Zelda Direct. The Nintendo news will keep coming soon, as the next Nintendo Direct broadcast will take place on September 9, and we're expecting big news.