Overview
- Nintendo, which held a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday, fully revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and opened pre‑orders the same day.
- The remake is presented as a faithful rebuild with modern controls, including a dedicated jump button, free camera, a new Threads of Time objective tracker and fully voiced supporting cutscenes.
- Players can hum learned ocarina songs into the Switch 2's built‑in microphone or use a sold‑separately peripheral to trigger in‑game melodies.
- Nintendo confirmed the game is exclusive to Switch 2, priced at $59.99 digital and $69.99 for a textured‑foil physical edition, and it will be supported by a Zelda‑themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller that launch Oct. 29.
- The remake is the first major 3D Zelda built specifically for Switch 2 and will sit at the center of a year‑long anniversary push that includes concerts, museum exhibits, new LEGO and amiibo products, and the live‑action film The Legend of Zelda on April 30, 2027.