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Ocarina of Time remake brings the classic Zelda game to Switch 2
Nintendo has released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2.
The original came out in 1998 for Nintendo 64 and was the series’ first 3D game.
Players again guide Link on a quest to save Hyrule from Ganondorf, with fairy Navi as his companion.
The remake gives the world new graphics and adds voice acting, while reviews say the story and core gameplay remain largely intact.
The changes bring the classic into a new visual era, though the added dialogue and more guided opening may take some fans time to adjust to.
The game’s return matters because it helped shape later Zelda games and 3D adventures.
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is available for Switch 2, according to reviews published on Nov. 4, 2026.
The remake updates the game’s graphics and adds voice-acted cutscenes and dialogue, while retaining its central story.
Reviewers describe the game as a return to the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic, which follows Link’s quest to save Hyrule from Ganondorf.
The reviews differ on the new presentation: some praise its added drama, while Polygon says parts of the new dialogue and opening feel less effective.
NME says the remake also adds side-missions and lets players hum melodies into the Switch 2’s built-in microphone.
- Who
- Nintendo made the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
- What
- The game has been remade for Switch 2, with updated graphics and new presentation features.
- When
- The reviews were published on Nov. 4, 2026. The original game was released in 1998.
- Where
- On Nintendo Switch 2.
- Why
- NME says the remake celebrates The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
Guardian reviewer
Polygon reviewer
Voice-acted cutscenes
Guardian reviewer
The new scenes bring out the story’s drama and make important encounters more impactful.
Polygon reviewer
The fully voiced dialogue can lose the original’s moody texture, and the opening presentation takes some getting used to.
The original Ocarina of Time was released for the Nintendo 64.
Engadget says the game also had a 3DS port.
Reviews of the Switch 2 remake were published.
- Original release
- 1998
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Original platform
- Nintendo 64
- Anniversary
- 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, according to NME
- New feature
- Switch 2 microphone can be used to hum melodies, according to NME
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What people are saying
I could not be more delighted to report that it is a dream come true.
The timeless classic is still a joy to reappraise in its dazzling new form, even if some of its modern developments might send protective fans marching to town hall.
The magic of the original is fully intact while looking and playing better than ever.