The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Confirmed at Nintendo Direct

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

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  • Primary Subject: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
  • Key Update: Nintendo used the final "one more thing" slot of its June showcase to officially announce a ground-up remake of the iconic 1998 title, built exclusively for next-gen hardware.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 9, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is officially in development and will launch in 2026 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

After months of speculation regarding an Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo has officially confirmed the game is in the works.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. The game never received a Nintendo Switch port - in fact, it's only playable on the Game Cube, Wii Virtual Console, the Wii U, and the Nintendo 3DS.

Well, now players will get to relive (or experience for the first time) the magic of Ocarina of Time.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Officially Confirmed

At the end of the Nintendo Direct June 2026, Nintendo surprised fans by officially revealing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.

A small figure with blonde hair is sleeping in a cozy, natural setting surrounded by greenery and soft light.
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Credit: Nintendo

Rumors of the game's development have been circulating since March 2026 after gaming insider Nate the Hate claimed the remake was slated for a holiday 2026 release. When Nintendo Direct June 2026 was announced, he even claimed it would close the show.

And he was right.

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The last game to be announced was none other than the Ocarina of Time. Nintendo showcased a trailer for the upcoming game, showing new and improved 3D animations for Link. The trailer introduced the land of Hyrule and how inhabitants were blessed with a fairy companion - except for one particular boy who didn't have a fairy.

Long ago, there was a land called Hyrule, created by beings of supreme divinity.
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Credit: Nintendo

The game is scheduled to release sometime in 2026, but no official date has been confirmed. It will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2.

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