Zelda: Ocarina of Time Confirmed for Switch 2 on 5 November 2026

Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch on Switch 2 on 5 November 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a substantial gameplay presentation showing the remake in action.

The game is largely a 1:1 remake of the original, built around revamped environments and a range of quality-of-life improvements. Among the new additions, Link can now jump at the press of a button, and transitions into some shops and other areas have been made seamless. Certain transitions — including those entering the Deku Tree dungeon and Hyrule Field — have deliberately been kept to preserve the feel of the original. Link can also roll and dash to cover longer distances quickly, with no stamina gauge attached to these moves.

The most distinctive new mechanic involves the ocarina itself: players can hum tunes in real life to perform songs in the game. A proper physical ocarina will also be made available for the same purpose. A companion smartphone feature called Zelda Notes will let players play the ocarina, view accomplishments, take a knowledge quiz, and more.

Nintendo has said more information on the highly anticipated remake will follow, so further details are expected before the November launch date.