By Islam El-Sakka
A full 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, widely regarded as the highest-rated game of all time, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5.
Release date and time
The game releases at midnight on November 5 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Digital pre-orders allow pre-loading for immediate play at launch, while physical copies will be available for delivery or pickup.
Pre-order pricing and retailers
The recommended retail price is £49.99 for digital and £59.99 for physical, though several UK retailers including John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Smyths, Very, and Amazon list the physical edition at £54.99. Digital downloads remain £49.99 on the Nintendo Store and Amazon.
Midnight launch event in London
A midnight launch event will take place at Argos on Tottenham Court Road on the evening of November 4. Attendees who purchase the game at the event will receive a free Nintendo 64 box replica with inner tray and slip case designed for the Switch 2 cartridge, plus an ocarina keyring while supplies last.
Original voice actor returns for remake
Nintendo's Eiji Aonuma revealed that a voice actor from the original Nintendo 64 version auditioned for the same role in the Switch 2 remake and was selected. The casting was done blind to match the original voices as closely as possible.
Live-action Zelda movie set for 2027
A live-action film directed by Wes Ball is scheduled for April 2027 as part of the franchise's 40th anniversary. The cast includes Bo Bragason as Zelda, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf, Dichen Lachman as Impa, and Sam Neill as the King of Hyrule.
Celebrating 40 years of The Legend of Zelda
The series debuted in Japan on February 21, 1986, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. To mark the anniversary, Nintendo has also announced a specially designed Switch 2 console, a Switch 2 Pro Controller, and a limited-edition carry case.
