The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Launches on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, priced at $59.99 digitally and $69.99 physically. The remake overhauls virtually every element of the original: visuals are entirely redone down to individual material textures, cutscenes are fully voiced and expanded with more character dialogue, and the game features symphonic orchestral music. Controls are modernised with improved camera movement via the right stick, plus newly added button commands that let Link jump and run freely. A standout feature uses the Switch 2's built-in microphone: players can physically hum an ocarina melody Link has learned and the game will recognise it and perform the song. A companion mobile service called Zelda Notes adds daily quest challenges, location-finding puzzles, a virtual ocarina and a 2,000-question quiz. The first print run of the physical edition features special textured foil cover art, available while supplies last. New amiibo figures of Young Link and Young Zelda are planned for 2027. Ahead of the game's launch, Nintendo released the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 system on October 29 — a week earlier — alongside anniversary editions of the Pro Controller and a carrying case, all featuring a Triforce design. Two ocarina accessories are also coming later this year: a playable version for musicians and an electric version from HORI that can play full songs at the press of a button.