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Nintendo Launches Ocarina of Time Remake on Switch 2
Confirmed
In Short: The debut trailer for the remake showcased a dedicated jump button for Link and the ability to hum songs into the ocarina using the Switch 2's integrated microphone.
Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone for gaming enthusiasts.
According to 9To5Google, searching for 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' on Google now triggers an Easter egg, displaying the Master Sword in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Nintendo also announced that the first printing of physical copies of the game would include textured foil cover art, but only while supplies last.
Nintendo provided an extended look at the game during the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, revealing new features such as the Hall of Fallen Foes.
The debut trailer for the remake showcased a dedicated jump button for Link and the ability to hum songs into the ocarina using the Switch 2's integrated microphone.
The remastered version of Ocarina of Time is available now, offering players a chance to revisit the classic adventure with updated gameplay and graphics.
Nintendo's efforts to preserve the nostalgia of the original game while enhancing the experience reflect the enduring appeal of The Legend of Zelda series.
What this adds
The remastered version of Ocarina of Time includes several new features and improvements, but it is not a 1-to-1 remake of the original game.
What's confirmed
- Apparently, the folks at Google feel just as nostalgic as I do about the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Nintendo is launching Ocarina of Time on November 5.
What's still developing
- It’s hard to believe I was sitting on a couch in my parents’ living room 28 years ago, playing Ocarina of Time on my Nintendo 64.
- It’s just seven blue links with short descriptions on a very simple page.
- If you’re sick of AI search and all the business of modern Google search, this week’s Google easter egg will take you back 28 years to a simpler time when Ocarina of Time was the pinnacle of gaming, and Google was still a new name.
- Tapping the Master Sword again brings you back to 2026 Google search, complete with a great little animation and sounds of Link in adult or child form, depending on which way you travel in time.
- When I was young, I watched friends of mine play through the original Ocarina of Time, and saw it played through emulation (don’t tell Nintendo) when I got older.
- Opening doors and entering buildings are now seamless, allowing these smaller moments of exploration to flow together without interruption The original Ocarina ’s Hyrule Castle Town was billed as a bustling urban centre, but admittedly the original version was anything but.
- Update [ Wed 4th Nov 2026, 11am ]: And would you believe it, you can now check out the Nintendo Life verdict in our own review : Review The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - A Stunning Remake, But Not Quite Definitive Original Story: It's a huge week in gaming with the highly anticipated launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2.
- We finally got a chance to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and it's still one of the best games ever made.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Invites you to put yourself at the center of an epic adventure as you join Link on a journey of growth and discovery through the kingdom of Hyrule.
- The Ocarina of Time remake just got the in-depth reveal we've all been waiting for, complete with a new trailer, a gameplay demonstration, and a release date.