After many rumors, leaks, and an endless stream of wishful thinking, the remake of one of the greatest games of all time (perhaps the greatest) is finally a reality. Here is everything to know about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
What is the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake will release in 2026. Nintendo has yet to announce an exact date.
What platforms will The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake release on?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
What price is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake launching at?
No price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has been announced. Given Nintendo’s pricing standard, a physical version of the game could cost $69.99, while a digital version could cost $59.99.
How does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake’s gameplay work?
While no footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake was shown during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, it is safe to say that it will follow what made the original Ocarina of Time great. Therefore, you can expect a modernized third-person action-adventure game with graphics that, while more realistic, still retain that original fantasy aesthetic.
Players can expect lots of sword fighting, arrow shooting, puzzle solving, ocarina playing, a huge Hyrule to explore, a bunch of Golden Skulltulas, Heart Pieces, and Poes to collect, and, of course, a premium selection of dungeons to face, all of them filled to the brim with enemies that go from almost adorable to nightmare-inducing monstrosities.
What is the plot and setting of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake?
Again, it is unclear if the remake will change the plot of the original Ocarina of Time. Still, it will most likely follow what made it an unforgettable experience (spoilers ahead): you play as Link, a fairy-less Kokiri boy who turns out to be a Hylian, who also turns out to be the bearer of the Triforce of Courage, who eventually becomes the stuff of legend as the Hero of Time.
Waking up from a nightmare, Link soon finds himself in destiny’s path, as he is tasked with finding Princess Zelda and inquiring about an evil man, a Gerudo named Ganondorf, who is trying to get his hands on the Triforce.
He eventually does as Link gets access to the Master Sword, splitting the sacred artifact into three and turning Hyrule into a borderline post-apocalyptic nightmare. Link, now seven years into the future, will have to defeat him by every means necessary.
Be sure to check out our 2026 video game and tech calendar for more upcoming releases.
