TECHNOLOGYCONVEY
THE VERGE·SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI

VERIFIED FACTS
  • 01Nintendo held a 30-minute showcase focused on its Legend of Zelda franchise to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
  • 02Nintendo announced a release date of November 5th for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2.
  • 03The Ocarina of Time remake will feature more realistic graphics and new features including a free camera.
  • 04Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19th.
  • 05Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on Xbox and PS5, while the Ocarina of Time remake will be a Switch 2 exclusive.
  • 06Virtually every major publisher delayed games or moved release dates to avoid competing with Grand Theft Auto VI.
  • 07Star Wars Zero Company, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword launched in September before the GTA VI release window.
  • 08Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant, and a remastered Witcher 3 are scheduled for release later in the month.
  • 09Nintendo launched an updated Game & Watch device capable of playing Super Mario Bros. and displaying the time in 2020, coinciding with the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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SUMMARY

Nintendo announced that its Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will launch on the Switch 2 on November 5th, directly preceding the November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI. While most publishers have avoided the GTA VI release window by delaying or advancing their own launches, Nintendo proceeded with its date despite the games targeting different hardware platforms. The remake will feature updated graphics and a free camera mechanic.

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