The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

The rumors were true: Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 is real.

Although confirmation that the caller remake of 1 of the highest-rated games of each clip isn't overmuch of a surprise, the uncover trailer shown arsenic portion of today's June 2026 Nintendo Direct is inactive definite to get fans excited for its Switch 2 motorboat this year.

While the trailer revealed precise small - hardly much than a tapestry and a sleeping Link - we did larn that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches aboriginal this year. In presumption of creation style, it marks a departure from the painting-like visuals of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, alternatively opting for thing a small person to realism.

Originally released for N64 successful 1998, Ocarina of Time remains 1 of Nintendo's astir beloved games, with instrumentality memories of exploring Hyrule for the archetypal clip successful afloat 3D, often riding Link's trusty steed Epona. An enhanced mentation was released successful 2011 for Nintendo 3DS, and the archetypal is besides disposable to play connected Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) via the Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

For more, beryllium definite to drawback up with IGN's roundup of everything announced during today's Nintendo Direct close here.

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