Nintendo announces a remake of Zelda Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 for 2026

The Japanese manufacturer unveils a new version of the cult game from 1998, one year after the launch of its latest console.

Nintendo officially announced the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during its Nintendo Direct presentation on June 9th. The iconic game, originally released in 1998 on the Nintendo 64, will return on the Switch 2 sometime in 2026. A trailer shown during the presentation laid the groundwork for this completely reimagined version of a title considered one of the greatest video games of all time. The persistent rumors that had been circulating for several months have now been confirmed.

A sure bet for the Switch 2

This announcement comes approximately one year after the release of the Switch 2 by the Japanese manufacturer. Nintendo has chosen to bolster its new console's catalog by focusing on a sure-fire hit from its video game history. The Japanese publisher is continuing its proven strategy of re-releasing its iconic franchises to support the lifecycle of its consoles.

A modernized 1998 classic

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains, 28 years after its initial release, a major reference in the world of video games. This remake will allow players to rediscover Link's adventures in a modernized version adapted to the technical capabilities of the Switch 2. Nintendo has not specified an exact release date beyond 2026, nor detailed the extent of the graphical and technical changes made to this classic.

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