Nintendo announces a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for its Switch 2 console during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Multiple outlets report that the new version is a modern reimagining of the original 1998 Nintendo 64 game, with updated presentation and gameplay changes intended to support newer hardware. The Verge and Polygon state that the remake launches sometime in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, and they note that Nintendo plans to share additional details later. VICE similarly frames the announcement as a confirmation of earlier leaks and rumors, highlighting the reception and anticipation around the project ahead of the formal reveal. TechRadar also says Nintendo has officially announced the remake and describes it as being slated for launch on Switch 2, though it characterizes the timing more broadly as “this year.” Across the coverage, the key points are that Nintendo has confirmed the remake, tied it to Switch 2, and provided a 2026 launch window while holding back further specifics.