As impossible as it may have initially seemed, the rumors were true – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a remake. It’s out this year for Nintendo Switch 2, and in true Nintendo fashion, it didn’t showcase any gameplay or further details. At least the announcement trailer is appropriately nostalgia-fueled.
For many, Ocarina of Time doesn’t need an introduction. Released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, it received countless accolades and is considered one of the best games ever made. To this day, it still stands tall on Metacritic with a whopping 99 Metascore. Besides being the first fully 3D Zelda title, it introduced pivotal features like the Z-targeting system and a mount for traversing the overworld.
Of course, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a remake. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D launched in June 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring the GameCube version’s Master Quest dungeons. It also sports a new Boss Challenge mode and Visions, which provide hints.
At this point, it’s unknown whether the remake will offer all this, or if it will follow the original to a T, albeit with revamped graphics. Rumors claim it’s launching near the holidays, which could mean November or December, but we’ll need to wait for more details.
