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- Primary Subject: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
- Key Update: Nintendo officially confirmed the highly anticipated remake will release in 2026 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 10, 2026
- Quick Answer: No, the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will not be playable on the original Switch 1; it is a strict Switch 2 exclusive.
During this month's Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the Ocarina of Time remake is, in fact, real and will be released later this year.
Rumors about the game have been circulating since March after insider Nate the Hate claimed it would release during the holidays. While many were skeptical, Nintendo confirmed that the beloved game will be remade.
Although fans are ecstatic to relive Ocarina of Time, some are wondering if it will launch on the original Switch. So, will it? Let's discuss.
Will The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Be on Switch 1?
Sadly, Nintendo Switch 1 players will not be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
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The game will be released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 and will not have a Switch 1 port. In fact, it won't be available on other platforms at all, so if you want to play the game, you'll need to purchase the Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is scheduled to be released sometime in 2026. However, no official date has been announced, so it's likely the game will release in the latter part of the year.
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So, you definitely have time to purchase the console - and you'd better do it soon, just in case Nintendo decides to increase the prices again.
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