The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake - Release Date, Preorders, Price, & Platforms

Published Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is close at hand. With this upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, Nintendo is taking to task one of the most highly rated games of all time, never mind one of the most beloved.

Following its recent gameplay reveal, the Ocarina of Time remake stirred up conversation. Fans dissected its change in art style, its quality-of-life updates, and other proposed gameplay changes.

As a result, the remake is on track to be one of the most anticipated and talked-about games of the year. Here's everything you need to know about 2026's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Release Date

The Ocarina of Time remake is set for release on November 5, 2026. This release comes just in time for the holiday season, and only a few months after Nintendo first officially announced the remake.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Preorders

Preorders are currently live for the Ocarina of Time remake, and some retailers are already sold out. Copies are still readily available from most major retailers, including GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, or directly from Nintendo.

The Ocarina of Time remake is available in just two editions: digital and physical. No extra-fancy deluxe, premium, or collector's editions for this one. In lieu of releasing different editions of OOT, Nintendo is instead putting out a special, Zelda 40th anniversary-edition of the Switch 2 console, set for release on October 29.

Preorder bonuses vary by region and retailer; check your preferred storefront for details. Unfortunately, no preorder bonuses have yet been announced for US players.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price

The Ocarina of Time remake comes at different prices depending on which edition you buy. The digital edition is cheaper across the board: $59.99 USD in the states, $59.99 CAD in Canada, £49.99 in the UK, €59.99 in the EU,$94.95 AUD in Australia,and $104.95 NZD in New Zealand.The physical edition is a little more expensive: $69.99 USD, £49.99, €59.99, $109.95 AUD, or $119.95 NZD, depending on your region. Remember that preorder bonuses depend on your region and retailer, so you're not guaranteed to get any extra bonuses beyond the physical cartridge.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Platforms

The Ocarina of Time remake is launching as a Switch 2 exclusive. At the moment, there don't seem to be plans to port it to other consoles, nor would I hold my breath waiting for them; the remake is likely intended to buff up the Switch 2's library, and potentially sell a few extra consoles over the holidays.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Gameplay

The Ocarina of Time remake is expected to play quite a bit like the original game, with just a couple of crucial differences. For one thing, the auto-jump mechanic, a staple in classic 3D Zelda, has been removed. This mechanic would cause Link to jump automatically when he approached the edge of a platform, which could be awkward to control, especially with the original Ocarina's somewhat finicky camera.

In the remake, auto-jump will be replaced with a standard button-bound jump; i.e., you press B, Link leaps into the air. This brings it in line with most modern 3D action games. Camera controls have also been updated, including support for aiming in third-person.

And speaking of traversal: when swimming, Link appears to have a button that allows him to speed up briefly, not unlike the swimming mechanics in Breath of the Wild. Similarly, Link can also jump short distances while climbing, also a la Breath of the Wild.

In addition, the Ocarina remake also appears to give Link a bigger wallet at the start of the game. In the original version, Link could only hold up to 99 Rupees at the beginning of the game, with options to upgrade his wallet later; now, he appears to start with a capacity of 200.

The remake also employs a new user interface throughout, including quick item-switching using the D-Pad; that's also borrowed from Breath of the Wild. UI changes will also impact the inventory, map, and shop menus.

A new mechanic, Threads of Time, is intended to help new players stay on track with the main quest, recommending activities to pursue in case you ever get lost. The remake will also connect to the Zelda Notes feature on the Nintendo Switch app, allowing you to gain some extra rewards and play a few mini-games. Also new is a feature that allows you to whistle, sing, or play an instrument into the Switch 2's microphone in order to control Link's ocarina.

Other than that, though, the Ocarina of Time remake appears to be mostly 1:1 with the original (with some changes carried over from the 3DS remaster, like the updated Water Temple and quick switching of the Iron Boots). Combat has supposedly been made snappier, and there appear to be some minor differences in building, town, and dungeon layouts, but we'll have to wait until we get our hands on the game to find out how extensive these changes truly are.

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Story Details

There's not a whole lot to be said of the Ocarina remake's story just yet. Everything we've seen thus far points to it following the original game's plot pretty closely without any major, Final Fantasy 7 Remake-style changes. But here's what we know for certain: the Ocarina of Time remake has expanded the original game's dialogue, which means there's liable to be a lot more lore and character detail.

In addition, cutscenes are fully voiced now, bringing a new narrative element to these pivotal story moments. I'm also curious to see how the Threads of Time mechanic will impact the lore, since it manifests in the menu as a tapestry onto which new segments are woven as you progress through the game.

That's everything we know about the upcoming Zelda remake at the moment. We'll keep an eye out for any additional Nintendo Direct livestreams, or maybe a launch trailer closer to the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's November release.