Ocarina of Time Remake Reportedly Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Holiday

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  • Primary Subject: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Remake)
  • Key Update: Reputable gaming insider Nate the Hate reports that a remake of the N64 classic is currently slated for a holiday 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Status: Unconfirmed / Leak
  • Last Verified: March 27, 2026
  • Quick Answer: According to insider Nate the Hate, a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially launching during the 2026 holiday season.

Prominent Nintendo insider Nate the Hate has suggested that a new Ocarina of Time remake will come out this year.

Nate the Hate has earned a reputation as a reliable internet tipster for all things Nintendo. Last year, he accurately leaked the date of the Switch 2's release, as well as intimate details about the console. Now, he's releasing information on possible (and unlikely) games that will hit the Switch 2 this year.

And one of these games is the much-beloved Legend of Zelda title, Ocarina of Time. Here's everything we know so far.

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reportedly Coming to Switch 2

On March 27, 2026, Nate the Hate took to his podcast to talk about Nintendo's upcoming line-up of games. The tipster teased that a new Star Fox game is coming to the Switch 2 this summer, alongside Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem's Fortune Weave, and a new Switch Sports.

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Credit: Nintendo

But what caught most people's attention is a supposed Ocarina of Time remake to release on the Nintendo Switch in the second half of 2026. Specifically, the remake is set to release near the holidays or during the holiday season.

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On his podcast, Nate the Hate stated, "I'm hearing an Ocarina of Time remake. I don't have details as to what type of scope this has. Maybe we get a 1-to-1 remake, akin to Demon Souls, or maybe a remake that is free to explore design choices."

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Currently, Nintendo has neither confirmed nor denied the remake. But with Nate the Hate's history of accurate predictions, Legend of Zelda fans are crossing their fingers that this rings true.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was originally developed in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. Currently, it's only available to play on the Nintendo 64, the GameCube, the iQue Player (China), the Wii Virtual Console, the Wii U, and the Nintendo 3DS.

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