Nintendo announced on August 28 that it would release a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 [1, 2]. The teaser trailer revealed glimpses of a tapestry, a sleeping young Link, and a Triforce mark on his hand, showing the new art style but few other details [1].
Following the announcement, fans discovered a short hidden product page description in the website code that read: "The N64 classic reborn as a full remake for Nintendo Switch 2. Experience Ocarina of Time with stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay." This suggested the remake would be a faithful, shot-for-shot recreation emphasizing the original gameplay rather than a reimagining [1, 2].
Nintendo soon removed this hidden description and replaced it with a more generic notice on the page [1, 2]. The removal prompted speculation over the remake’s nature, with some fans hoping it would retain the timeless gameplay of the original and others wondering if changes might be coming [1, 2].
Some fans have also speculated that voice acted dialogue could have a larger role, based on the trailer’s opening voiceover, though this remains unconfirmed and is considered low confidence [1].
This remake follows Nintendo’s earlier Switch 2 announcement this year of a ground-up remake of another N64 classic, Star Fox. Nintendo said that remake maintained similar gameplay but extended the plot sequences [1, 2].
The Ocarina of Time remake remains slated for release sometime in 2026, but no exact date has been confirmed [1, 2].
