THE VERGE·SEPTEMBER 8, 2026·✓ MULTI-SOURCE
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November
VERIFIED FACTS
- 01Nintendo announced that a remake of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 will release on November 5th.
- 02Nintendo announced that a live-action movie titled The Legend of Zelda will release in theaters on April 30th, 2027.
- 03The Ocarina of Time remake is the first Zelda release exclusive to the Switch 2.
- 04Eiji Aonuma, a longtime Zelda producer, described the Ocarina of Time remake as "a faithful interpretation using modern technologies."
- 05The remake includes "threads of time" to indicate destinations and allows players to hum tunes in-game instead of playing them via the controller.
- 06Link can jump by pressing a button in the remake, whereas this action was not available in the original.
- 07The remake features updated graphics compared to the N64 original, including a detailed Great Deku Tree.
- 08A digital copy of Ocarina of Time will cost $59.99, and a physical copy will cost $69.99.
- 09Nintendo will hold a second Direct stream on September 9th at 10AM ET, lasting 45 minutes and focusing on Switch 2 games launching in 2026.
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SUMMARY
During a Legend of Zelda franchise anniversary stream, Nintendo announced the November 5th release date for a Switch 2 exclusive remake of Ocarina of Time, priced at $59.99 digitally and $69.99 physically. The company also revealed that a live-action movie titled The Legend of Zelda is scheduled for theatrical release on April 30th, 2027. Additionally, Nintendo confirmed a follow-up Direct stream for September 9th to showcase Switch 2 titles launching in 2026.
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