Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake hits Switch 2 on November 5: Price, file size and what's new
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been rebuilt from scratch for Nintendo Switch 2 to mark the series' 40th anniversary, and it goes on sale on November 5, 2026. This is not a port: Nintendo says visuals, music and cutscenes have been redone, and there are some fundamental gameplay changes too.
In short
- Release: November 5, 2026, Nintendo Switch 2 only.
- US eShop digital price is $59.99; estimated file size is 27 GB.
- New: a jump button, orchestral music, voice acting and expanded cutscenes.
- Sixteen languages are supported, including English, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.
When does Ocarina of Time launch on Switch 2, and how much is it?
Nintendo's US store page gives the release date as November 5, 2026 and lists the game as a Switch 2 exclusive; it cannot be played on the original Switch. The same page prices the digital version at $59.99. The physical edition's price is not shown on the official US page, and prices in other regions are set by each regional eShop.
In the US, anyone who buys the digital version before November 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Pacific) gets a digital wallpaper celebrating Zelda's 40th anniversary. Nintendo has not said whether this bonus applies in other regions.
What has changed in the remake?
In volume 24 of Nintendo's "Ask the Developer" interview series, the team explains the reasoning behind its decisions. Because 28 years have passed since the original, everything was rebuilt from scratch. The main changes:
- Jump button: In the original, Link jumped automatically at a ledge. The new version has a dedicated jump button, and the jump attack comes with both a two-step option and a single-press option.
- Water Temple: The temple has been reworked and some walls turned into lattice structures, so you can see what is behind them and keep track of where you are more easily.
- Threads of Time: A new section that unlocks illustrations and text as the story progresses.
- Warp points: They were tried during development but removed again at producer Eiji Aonuma's request.
The interview also recalls that the original Ocarina of Time was the first game in the series to introduce Z-targeting, its lock-on system.
What are the technical details?
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 only |
| Release | November 5, 2026 |
| Price (US, digital) | $59.99 |
| Estimated size | 27 GB |
| Players | 1 |
| Display | HDR and VRR on compatible TVs |
| Other | amiibo support; motion and touch controls not required |
| Source | Nintendo US store page, checked November 4, 2026 |
The game can be played in TV, tabletop and handheld modes. Nintendo Switch Online members can back up their saves to the cloud.
Frequently asked questions
Can Ocarina of Time be played on the original Switch?
No. Nintendo lists it as a Switch 2 exclusive.
How big is the game?
Nintendo gives an estimated file size of 27 GB.
Is it a remaster or a remake?
A remake. Nintendo says the game was rebuilt from the ground up for Switch 2.
Is there a pre-purchase bonus?
In the US, buying the digital version before November 23, 2026 adds a 40th anniversary wallpaper.
Sources
- Nintendo — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Official source
- Nintendo — Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 1 Official source
- Nintendo — Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 3 Official source
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