Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake: Release Date, Price, Details

The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and it is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. In the US, the Nintendo store card lists the digital version at $59.99, and the physical game card costs $69.99. As of October 27, 2026, Nintendo's sites in the US, UK, Singapore and Australia all give the same November 5 date.

This guide covers the release date in each region, what Nintendo says has changed from the 1998 original, prices and editions, the 40th anniversary hardware launching alongside it, and what to watch for at launch.

When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out?

Nintendo revealed the date at the end of its Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, 2026, where series producer Eiji Aonuma said the game would launch on November 5, according to Nintendo of America's recap. The same date appears on Nintendo UK's game page (05/11/2026), Nintendo Singapore's announcement and Nintendo Australia's Zelda 40th anniversary site.

Nintendo of Europe dates the Direct 08/09/2026 on its UK broadcast page, while Australia lists 09/09/2026. That is a time-zone difference, not a change of plan. Nintendo has not published a single worldwide unlock time for the game, so check your regional eShop listing for the exact hour.

The game was first shown in Nintendo's June 9, 2026 Direct, according to Forbes, via Yahoo Tech. The September show then added the date.

Why this is November's first big game launch

This year's Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 4, has already launched: Xbox Wire announced on October 23 that it was available that day. That leaves the Ocarina of Time remake as the first major release of November. GTA 6 follows two weeks later, on November 19.

What is Ocarina of Time?

The original launched on the Nintendo 64 on November 21, 1998 in Japan and November 23 in North America. It sold about 7.6 million copies worldwide and holds a 99/100 Metacritic score, according to Wikipedia's summary. Nintendo remade it once before, as Ocarina of Time 3D for the 3DS in 2011.

25 Years Later, writing after the September Direct, said the footage pointed to a faithful rebuild that keeps the original dungeons in the same order rather than a reinvention.

What's new in the Switch 2 version

According to the Nintendo US store page and the Direct recap, the remake was built from the ground up for Switch 2. The main changes Nintendo lists are:

• Presentation: overhauled visuals, orchestral music, voice acting and expanded cutscenes.
• Controls: new jump and dash actions, right-stick camera control and modern camera movement. The Fairy Bow and Hookshot can be aimed with buttons or motion controls.
• World: a day-night cycle that keeps running everywhere, including towns, and new and expanded dialogue.
• Threads of Time: a feature that tracks story progress and your next goal, filling in a tapestry as you play.
• Humming the ocarina: you can play songs with buttons, or hum or play a real instrument into the Switch 2 microphone, and Link plays the song in the game.
• Display: HDR and VRR output, plus TV, tabletop and handheld modes.

The US page gives an estimated download size of 27 GB, while Nintendo UK lists 24.5 GB. The game is rated PEGI 12 in Europe and is single-player. Nintendo warns that ratings and download size may not be final at pre-order.

Price, editions and pre-orders

There are two versions: a digital download and a physical game card. Nintendo has not announced a collector's edition, Forbes reported.

• US digital: $59.99, per the store card on Nintendo's announcement.
• US physical: $69.99, as reported by Forbes and Nintendo Everything. Nintendo's physical listing confirms the format and date. The first production run comes with textured foil cover art while supplies last.
• Australia: A$94.95 digital (about $66.70 at the European Central Bank's October 26, 2026 rates), according to Nintendo Everything, citing the Australian Nintendo Store.
• UK and Europe: as of October 27, 2026, Nintendo UK's game page did not display a price. Nintendo Everything estimated £49.99 for UK digital before launch, but that is not an official figure.

Digital buyers who purchase before November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT get a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary wallpaper, sent by email through My Nintendo after the promotion ends. That deadline is 07:59 UTC and GMT on November 24 (08:59 CET, 1:29 p.m. IST and 6:59 p.m. AEDT).

The 40th anniversary hardware and extras

The remake is the centrepiece of Nintendo's Zelda 40th anniversary. Several related products are arriving around it:

• Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 (October 29, 2026): a black and gold dock with a Triforce symbol and green and gold Joy-Con 2. Nintendo's US product page says it has 256GB of storage and that the game is not included. No price was shown on that page as of October 27.
• Pro Controller and carrying case in matching anniversary designs with a Triforce motif.
• Electric Ocarina of Time (November 5): a button-based toy designed for the game's sound recognition feature, with a mode that plays 12 in-game songs, according to its Nintendo store listing.
• Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo (2027), which unlock retro-style masks in the game.
• The live-action Legend of Zelda film, in cinemas worldwide on April 30, 2027.

How we got here

The remake has moved from reveal to release in five months: it was shown in June, dated in September, opened for pre-orders, and the themed console arrives a week before the game. Make Tech Easier also points to Nintendo's Zelda Notes app for phones, which adds a playable on-screen ocarina and daily challenges.

What to watch for

• October 29: the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 goes on sale.
• Before launch: reviews. Nintendo has not announced a review date, so treat any embargo time you see online as unconfirmed.
• November 5: launch day, and the regional unlock times on the eShop.
• November 23 (PT): the digital early-purchase bonus ends.
• Awards season: the game launches after the release windows for the Golden Joysticks' public-vote categories closed, although the panel-chosen awards cover releases up to November 11. See our Golden Joystick Awards 2026 guide.

Our take

Based on Nintendo's own descriptions, this is a full rebuild rather than a resolution upgrade. The new controls, voice acting and progress tracker are aimed at players who never touched the original, and the humming feature makes clever use of the Switch 2's built-in microphone. The $10 gap between digital and physical in the US is worth noting if you prefer boxed games. Outside the US and Australia, prices were still not confirmed on Nintendo's own pages a little over a week before launch.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Ocarina of Time remake release date?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 launches on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Nintendo's US, UK, Singapore and Australia sites all list that date. Nintendo has not published a single global unlock time.

How much does Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 cost?

In the US, the digital version is $59.99 and the physical game card is reported at $69.99. Nintendo Everything reported A$94.95 for the digital version in Australia. As of October 27, 2026, Nintendo UK's page did not show a price.

Is the Ocarina of Time remake on the original Switch?

No. Nintendo describes it as exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and says it was built from the ground up for that system.

Does the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 include the game?

No. Nintendo's product page for the console, which launches October 29, 2026, states that the game is not included.

How big is the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 download?

Nintendo's US store estimates 27 GB, while Nintendo UK's page lists 24.5 GB. Nintendo notes that download sizes may not be final at the time of pre-order.

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How we wrote this

GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 16 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 27, 2026, and we update the post when they change.