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Nintendo announces 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake for Switch 2

  • During the June Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed the Zelda Remake is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026, promising players will hear more about the project later this year.
  • After leaks from Nintendo NateTheHate surfaced months ago, Nintendo confirmed the project is a full-blown "remake" rather than a remaster, with Monolith Soft rumored to be assisting development.
  • The 1 minute trailer provided the first look at the updated Link model, though reports suggest the Zelda Remake will utilize the Breath of the Wild engine despite limited gameplay footage.
  • Fans expressed excitement regarding the Zelda Remake's existence, though many voiced disappointment over the lack of a specific release date and significant gameplay footage.
  • The original title released almost 30 years ago on the N64, later appearing on GameCube, Wii Virtual Console, and Nintendo Switch Online; this "reborn" version marks its most significant evolution.
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Nintendo Switch 2 released a teaser that stirs up social media. The remake of 'Zelda Ocarina of Time' arrives 28 years after the N64 version

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One year after the release of its last console, the Japanese manufacturer continues to rely on safe values, such as this new version of a cult video game.

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After months of rumors and speculation, Nintendo has realized one of the most repeated wishes by fans: the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now official and will arrive this year at Nintendo Switch 2.

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ScreenRant broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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