The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake launches in November

Nintendo held its Zelda Direct today, giving us a fresh look at the Ocarina of Time remake. The new trailer shows off the classic adventure in a completely updated art style and confirms a 5th November release date for Switch 2 consoles.

While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom leaned into a slightly cartoonish look, the Ocarina of Time remake goes for something a little more grounded. Rock and stone surfaces have a more realistic texture, foliage looks closer to real vegetation, and the lighting gives the world a slightly more natural tone. However, based on the gameplay footage, it also appears that the remake will adopt similar controls and combat to Nintendo’s newer 3D Zelda titles.

Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the most important games in Nintendo’s history. It set the template for 3D action‑adventure design, introduced systems that shaped the series for decades, and remains a fan‑favourite entry that routinely appears near the top of “greatest games of all time” lists. Bringing it back with a full remake is a major moment for the franchise, and it should help introduce the game to a much wider audience on modern hardware.

With the release date now locked in, Nintendo is clearly positioning Ocarina of Time as one of the Switch 2’s big holiday-season exclusives. However, there is also a rumour that we may also see a new Metroid game too, so we'll be keeping our eyes on tomorrow's general Nintendo Direct.

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