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Nintendo to release Ocarina of Time remake on November 5 and Zelda-themed Switch 2 on October 29
Key points
- Ocarina of Time remake launches November 5 for Switch 2.
- First Zelda title exclusive to the Switch 2.
- Features updated graphics, modern camera controls, and a jump button.
- 40th-anniversary Zelda Switch 2 console releases October 29.
- Console has gold and metallic green design with Link and Zelda sprites.
Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date Confirmed
Nintendo has announced that the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 will be released on November 5. This announcement was made during a Legend of Zelda 40th-anniversary stream, providing a clearer look at the updated game after an initial tease in June.
The remake is notable as the first Zelda title developed exclusively for the Switch 2. Longtime Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma described it as "a faithful interpretation using modern technologies," retaining the original gameplay structure while incorporating modern enhancements.
Gameplay and Visual Enhancements
The updated version of Ocarina of Time will feature significantly more detailed graphics compared to the N64 original, including an intimidating Great Deku Tree. Beyond visual overhauls, the remake introduces modern additions such as proper camera controls and a button-activated jump feature. Voice acting is also included in this version.
40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console
In celebration of The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, Nintendo will release a special edition Switch 2 console on October 29, one week before the Ocarina of Time remake. This console features a gold and metallic green colorway, differing from previous all-gold designs.
The new console's Joy-Con 2 controllers include specific design details: a sprite of Link from 1986's The Legend of Zelda holding the Triforce on the left Joy-Con, and a sprite of Zelda on the back of the right Joy-Con. The dock is black and gold, featuring a large Triforce motif. The console does not come bundled with a copy of the Ocarina of Time remake.
Competitive Holiday Launch
The November 5 release date for the Ocarina of Time remake places it in a competitive holiday launch window, as it will be released in the same month as Grand Theft Auto VI.
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Nintendo announced a new gold and metallic green Switch 2 console and accessories to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, launching October 29. This release precedes the Ocarina of Time remake and features specific design elements for the franchise.
Nintendo announced that the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 will be released on November 5. This remake features a visual overhaul, modern camera controls, a jump button, and voice acting, while retaining the original gameplay structure.
Nintendo confirmed the release date for the Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 as November 5th during a Legend of Zelda 40th-anniversary stream. This remake is the first Zelda title exclusive to the Switch 2 and includes updated graphics, new features like "threads of time," and button-activated jumping. The release date places it in the same month as Grand Theft Auto VI, indicating a competitive holiday launch window.