The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

A full remake of the 1998 classic

Released on 5 November 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, this new Ocarina of Time follows Link across two eras of Hyrule. Nintendo describes it as faithfully reimagined for a new generation, with rebuilt visuals, a re-orchestrated soundtrack and modernised gameplay. It was developed in-house by Nintendo EPD (Production Group No. 3), with Monolith Soft assisting on game design, programming and graphics, according to Nintendo Life.

What changes

The official listing highlights new dialogue and fully voiced cutscenes, a dash, a dedicated jump button, motion aiming for the slingshot and bow, and a “thread of time” log to track goals. The day-night cycle, Hyrule Field, the dungeons and Link's time travel remain at the core.

Who is it for?

Newcomers to the series and N64 veterans alike. It is single-player, playable in handheld, tabletop and TV modes, needs 24.9 GB of storage and is rated PEGI 12.

Price

As of 10 November 2026, the download version costs €59.99 on the Nintendo eShop (standard price). Amazon.fr also sells a download code for €59.99. Fnac sells the French physical edition for €59.99, with free standard delivery from 13 November.

What critics say

Critics broadly praise the visual overhaul and modernised controls. IGN calls it "an exceptional remake of an incredible game", Eurogamer an "astonishing remake" and GamesRadar+ "a remake for the ages". The reservations are about how safe it plays: Nintendo Life misses Master Quest and finds little challenge for veterans, while Jeuxvideo.com finds Hyrule Field a little empty and the structure "un poil archaïque" (slightly dated). The press average shown is calculated by the site from the reviews listed in the critics’ summary (Switch 2 version, scores checked on 10 November 2026); it is not a hands-on review by our team.