Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Rumors Heat Up for Switch 2

Nintendo's leaked future plan for Switch 2 has sparked even more speculation about a possible The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for the upcoming Switch 2. Yet another leaked update says Nintendo might be working on a Limited-Edition Switch 2 with a Zelda theme, set to launch around 2026.

This move is thought to fit with both the celebration of the franchise's anniversary and the company's overall hardware marketing strategy. Online rumors also say that a possible remake of Ocarina of Time could be part of this bigger Zelda-focused rollout and marketed as a big seller for the new generation of consoles.

A new report adds to the debate, saying that Nintendo has a "pretty big budget" remake project in the works.

At this point, Nintendo hasn't confirmed the information, but the fact that so many stories overlap has kept the gaming community guessing. Analysts warn, though, that even if there are accurate leaks in one area, that doesn't mean that all claims are true. This is especially true for long-term projects like big remakes.

There is talk in the industry that Nintendo may be trying to repeat their past success by releasing a big franchise game along with a themed console. They could even do a Zelda-themed Switch 2 in 2026 to get people to buy the next console early. A lot of people have talked online about remaking Ocarina of Time with this kind of gear. Some think it would be a huge “system seller” for new and existing gamers.

It's still unclear whether the game will be part of a package or sold separately as a premium title. Another report indicated that, if real, the project would be a full remake built from the ground up rather than a remaster. Some reports say the suggestion was proposed around 2022. It could have been a remake, like how the industry is trying to do now.

The rumors also stated that Nintendo would be using a combination of in-house and outside teams, with Monolith Soft perhaps playing a supporting role, given their considerable knowledge of the Zelda series.

What people are most concerned about is a release date and that’s somewhere in the second half of 2026.

Some experts speculated that Nintendo would announce the project in a major Direct event where they would also sell the Switch. But some theories believe that the project could still be quite a while away, depending on its scope and how far along it is in development. All the leaks seem to agree on one thing: if the game is true, it’s not simply a remake, it’s a completely new experience.

The game community remains a 50-50 split between hope and skepticism. Some say the steady stream of leaks from insiders is a good indicator that something is happening, while others warn that early leaks often contain a mix of truth and gossip. Nintendo has not publicly confirmed any of the reports so far.

As the excitement builds for the Switch 2, fans are eager for any official word that can confirm or refute the possibility of a remake. If Nintendo ever decided to launch a remake of Ocarina of Time, it would be one of the biggest Nintendo games in years. If it doesn’t, it will be one of the most-discussed ideas about the next generation of consoles.