Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in Two Days
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Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches exclusively on Switch 2 on 5 November 2026, with overhauled visuals, voice acting, and a unique feature letting players perform the in-game ocarina by humming into the console's microphone.
Nintendo is releasing a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. The remake features completely overhauled visuals, orchestral music, full voice acting, and expanded cutscenes. Link gains new movement options — a jump and a dash — while modern camera controls have been added alongside other input changes. Characters throughout the game receive new and expanded dialogue, and Nintendo describes the title as an entry point into the series.
The standout new feature is ocarina performance: beyond traditional button inputs, players can hum or even play a real instrument into the Switch 2's built-in microphone. The songs Link learns carry in-game effects, such as opening new paths and shifting between day and night. Ranged weapons like the Fairy Bow and Hookshot can be aimed with either buttons or motion controls via the Options menu.
A companion service called Zelda Notes, available through the Nintendo Switch App on compatible smart devices, lets players review daily accomplishments, take on location-finding challenges using in-game images, and play an ocarina directly on their device. A Nintendo Account, compatible device, and persistent internet connection are required.
The game requires approximately 27 GB of storage and supports TV, tabletop, and handheld modes, along with HDR and VRR on compatible displays. Digital buyers who purchase before November 23, 2026 receive a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary digital wallpaper as a bonus. The game supports 16 languages and carries an ESRB rating citing Animated Blood and Fantasy Violence.
