All the news about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/NS2_TheLegendofZeldaOcarinaofTime_scrn_15.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ahead of the release of Rockstar Games&#8217; <em>Grand Theft Auto VI</em>, Nintendo is launching its own fall juggernaut: a Switch 2 remake of <em>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</em>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The remake, which is releasing 28 years after the launch of the original version on Nintendo 64, has a much more realistic visual style and some <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1011290/heres-nintendos-overview-trailer-for-the-ocarina-of-time-remake">modern improvements</a> like a jump button, a way to sprint, full voice acting, and a &#8220;Threads of Time&#8221; feature that helps you keep track of your progress. But while the game has a new coat of paint, it appears many elements will still remain faithful to the classic N64 release. Nintendo has <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/991355/nintendo-is-launching-a-zelda-themed-switch-2">also launched</a> a special version of the Switch 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller with Triforce imagery to celebrate the game.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The<em> Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</em> remake is scheduled to release on November 5th. You can follow along with all of our coverage of the game right here.</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1025376/keep-on-rolling">Keep on rolling.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1024322/a-link-to-the-past">A link to the past.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1022103/ocarina-of-time-remake-apple-mac-mini-ssd-hdmi-dock-deal-sale">There’s one week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1011290/heres-nintendos-overview-trailer-for-the-ocarina-of-time-remake">Here’s Nintendo’s overview trailer for the Ocarina of Time remake.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1010101/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2-preview-hands-on">The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern — and surprisingly terrifying</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991658/hori-legend-zelda-ocarina-of-time-electronic-instrument">Hori’s electronic Ocarina of Time requires no musical talent.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/991218/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-trailer">Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/945745/nintendo-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-direct-june-2026">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a remake for the Switch 2</a> </li> </ul>