The classic N64 game receives a complete remake with redesigned models and updated controls, available only on Switch 2 starting November 5. Nintendo is releasing a commemorative Zelda Switch 2 edition on October 29 and official electric and acoustic ocarinas to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Nintendo confirms Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 on Nov 5
Link no longer jumps automatically when approaching a gap.
Mark
So Nintendo is remaking Ocarina of Time instead of just porting it. What's actually different?
Mimi
They've redesigned the character models and changed the controls. The jump mechanic is the biggest shift—it's no longer automatic. You press X now.
Luke
That's a meaningful change to how the game plays. Do we know if other controls have been reworked, or is it just the jump?
Mimi
The source only mentions the jump specifically. There could be other changes, but Nintendo hasn't detailed them yet.
Mark
Why would Nintendo make it exclusive to Switch 2? That seems like it limits their audience.
Mimi
It's a launch window exclusive, essentially. It gives people a reason to buy the new console. Ocarina of Time is one of the most beloved games ever made.
Luke
Right, but "exclusive" could mean temporary. We don't actually know if this stays on Switch 2 forever or if it comes to other platforms later.
Mark
What about the movie? That's a pretty big announcement buried at the end.
Mimi
It's coming April 2027, and Miyamoto says it's an original story, not based on any one game. No subtitles, which apparently matters to understanding something about the film.
Luke
That's cryptic. "No subtitles" could mean it's dialogue-heavy, or it could mean something else entirely. We're speculating.
Mark
Fair. Do we know anything about the cast or director?
Luke
Not from this announcement. Nintendo said further details are coming, but nothing's been revealed yet.
Mimi
The theatrical exclusivity is interesting though—they're not going straight to streaming. That signals they see this as a major theatrical event.
Mark
And the ocarinas? That feels like a test to see if people will buy Zelda merchandise beyond games.
Mimi
Exactly. Three versions—two electric, one acoustic. It's a 40th anniversary celebration, but it's also product strategy.
El Pulso
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches November 5, 2025, exclusively on Switch 2
- Special Zelda Switch 2 edition releases October 29 with Pro Controller and carrying case
- Live-action Zelda film set for April 30, 2027 theatrical release with original story
- Pre-orders in Malaysia priced at 280 ringgit on Nintendo e-shop
The classic N64 game receives a complete remake with redesigned models and updated controls, available only on Switch 2 starting November 5. Nintendo is releasing a commemorative Zelda Switch 2 edition on October 29 and official electric and acoustic ocarinas to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Nintendo confirmed a full remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launching November 5 exclusively on Switch 2, alongside a special edition console and an official electric ocarina.
Nintendo moved to settle months of speculation on Wednesday, announcing that a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will arrive on Switch 2 starting November 5. The company revealed the news during a Nintendo Direct presentation celebrating four decades of the Zelda franchise, streamed from Tokyo.
The remake is not a simple port of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original. Nintendo has rebuilt the game from the ground up, redesigning character models and reworking how the game responds to player input. The most visible change: Link no longer jumps automatically when approaching a gap. Instead, players now press the X button to initiate a jump—a deliberate shift in how the game feels in the hands. The remake will be exclusive to Switch 2; there are no plans to bring it to other platforms.
For players in Malaysia, pre-orders opened immediately on the Nintendo e-shop at 280 ringgit. Globally, the game has already generated considerable anticipation among fans who have spent years requesting that Nintendo port the beloved original to modern hardware. A full remake, rather than a straightforward rerelease, signals Nintendo's commitment to justifying the Switch 2 as a destination for its most storied franchises.
Nintendo is packaging the remake's arrival with hardware and merchandise designed to capitalize on the anniversary moment. A special Zelda-themed Switch 2 console launches October 29, bundled with a matching Pro Controller and carrying case. The company is also releasing official ocarinas—the instrument Link plays throughout the game—in both electric and acoustic versions. A third ocarina, an electric model, comes from Hori, the accessory manufacturer known for premium gaming controllers.
The announcements extended beyond the game itself. Shigeru Miyamoto, the franchise's creator, confirmed that a live-action Zelda film will reach theaters on April 30, 2027. The movie carries no subtitle and tells an original story, not an adaptation of any existing game in the series. Miyamoto offered little detail beyond that, saying only that "once you see the film, you'll understand why there isn't a subtitle." He described the film as drawing from "the many stories, ideas, and concepts of the series, built up through the games for 40 years." Nintendo has not yet released a trailer or disclosed plot details. The film will debut exclusively in theaters, with further information expected in the coming months.
Citas Notables
This is an original film based on the many stories, ideas, and concepts of the series, built up through the games for 40 years.— Shigeru Miyamoto, Zelda franchise creator
Once you see the film, you'll understand why there isn't a subtitle.— Shigeru Miyamoto
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