Action · Adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — All Guides & Quick Reference
A full remake of the 1998 N64 classic, with rebuilt visuals, voice acting and controls. New jumping, dashing, a free camera, microphone ocarina input, Threads of Time and Pandemonium. Out now on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Switch 2
- Action-adventure
- Remake
- Zelda
- Single-player
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About this game
Action · AdventureThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a full Switch 2 remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game, developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3. Link grows from a child into an adult, travels between the two eras, gathers the three Spiritual Stones, awakens six Sages and faces Ganondorf. The remake keeps the original story and dungeon structure while rebuilding the visuals, voice work, music and controls.
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Two eras, two toolkits
Child Link can enter small passages and use the slingshot and other child-only items; Adult Link gets the hookshot, long bow and heavier gear. Progress in one era changes the other.
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Auto-jump removed
The original jumped automatically near ledges. The remake gives you a jump button anywhere and a Breath of the Wild-style jump attack, with an optional one-button jump attack closer to the original.
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Free camera and dash
A free camera lets you look around with the right stick, and holding the roll button dashes. The original endless forward roll is still there for travel.
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Hum into the ocarina
You can play songs with button input or by humming the melody into the Switch 2 microphone. Button input is always available as a fallback.
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Threads of Time and Pandemonium
Threads of Time turns your adventure into a story you can review and points to the next goal. Pandemonium displays defeated monsters and lets you fight strong enemies again.
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Zelda Notes
The ZELDA NOTES phone app adds Today's Record, a chronological recap of the day's play, and Rumor Quest, which uses phone photos as in-game location hints.
Start with these two
Start with release facts and pricing, then learn the new controls or go straight for the story.
Ocarina of Time Remake Price by Region: Digital, Physical & Switch 2 Specs
What the Ocarina of Time remake costs in the US, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan, how digital and physical editions differ, the 27.0 GB download, 13 languages, review scores and the details Nintendo has not confirmed.
Ocarina of Time Remake Beginner Guide: Opening Route, Early Items & Mistakes
A first-run route for the Switch 2 remake: what to practise in Kokiri Forest, how to clear the Great Deku Tree, the early items worth grabbing and six beginner mistakes.
Where are you stuck?
Pick the problem closest to yours. Unwritten guides are marked as coming soon.
Pick a goal
Four common goals, from a first clear to full collection.
What the remake adds
Only changes confirmed by Nintendo's pages and the Ask the Developer interviews. Details not checked in game are not stated as fact.
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Jump and dash anywhere
Auto-jump is gone. You get a jump button anywhere and a dash by holding the roll button.
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Full voice and new music
Cutscenes and dialogue are voiced, though Link stays silent. The score, visuals and presentation are rebuilt.
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Threads of Time
Turns your adventure so far into a story you can review, and points to the next goal.
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Pandemonium
A museum-like facility for defeated monsters, with enemy info and rematches against strong foes.
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Zelda Notes
Phone app support: Today's Record recaps the day's play, and Rumor Quest uses photos as location hints.
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3 guidesZelda Ocarina of Time Remake Controls: Switch 2 Buttons, Mic & Settings
Full Switch 2 controls for the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake: attack, jump, camera, Z-targeting, mic humming for ocarina songs.
Ocarina of Time Remake Beginner Guide: Opening Route, Early Items & Mistakes
A first-run route for the Switch 2 remake: what to practise in Kokiri Forest, how to clear the Great Deku Tree, the early items worth grabbing and six beginner mistakes.
Ocarina of Time Remake Price by Region: Digital, Physical & Switch 2 Specs
What the Ocarina of Time remake costs in the US, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan, how digital and physical editions differ, the 27.0 GB download, 13 languages, review scores and the details Nintendo has not confirmed.
General
4 guidesAll 12 Ocarina of Time Remake Songs: Note List, Warp Locations & Humming Tips
Every ocarina song in the remake with Switch 2 button inputs: six warp songs, Zelda's Lullaby, Epona's Song, Saria's Song, Sun's Song, Song of Time, Song of Storms and Scarecrow's Song. Plus what the swirling music notes on the map are, N64 notation, a beginner learning order and microphone humming tips.
Ocarina of Time Remake Changes: Switch 2 vs N64/3DS, Threads of Time & Pandemonium
What the Switch 2 remake changes from the N64 and 3DS versions: rebuilt visuals, voice work, the new score, manual jump and dash, the free camera, Threads of Time, Pandemonium boss rematches, Fairy Memories and ZELDA NOTES.
Ocarina of Time Remake Collectibles: Heart Pieces, Gold Skulltulas and Fairy Memories
How to plan the collection: Heart Pieces in sets of four, Gold Skulltulas by region, the new Fairy Memories, a Child and Adult era route, and what to prepare before a 100% run. Counts follow the original game; the remake may differ.
Ocarina of Time Remake Temple Order & Story Walkthrough: Child Era, Adult Era
The main story route in order: Kokiri Forest, the Great Deku Tree, the three Spiritual Stones, the seven-year sleep, the Forest, Fire, Water, Shadow and Spirit temples, and Ganon's Castle. Includes the recommended temple order, which temples you can swap, Water Temple navigation and final-battle prep.
FAQ
When does the Ocarina of Time remake release, and on what platform?
It is out now, released on 5 November 2026, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch cannot run it.
How much does it cost?
The Hong Kong eShop lists the digital version at HKD 449. Taiwan digital pricing is reported inconsistently, and US prices are $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical. Check your local eShop before buying.
Is this a new game or a remake?
It is a full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game, not a new story. The main story and dungeon structure follow the original; visuals, voice work, music and controls are rebuilt.
Can I play it on the original Switch?
No. It is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Can I transfer my N64 or 3DS save?
No. Nintendo has not announced a save-transfer tool, and N64 cartridge or 3DS saves do not work with the Switch 2 version.
Does it support Chinese?
Yes. Nintendo lists both Traditional and Simplified Chinese among 13 languages, alongside English, Japanese, Korean and several European languages.
Can I play it in a browser?
No. It is a paid Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, not a browser game. This site does not provide downloads or piracy guidance.
How big is the download?
The Hong Kong Nintendo store lists 27.0 GB for Nintendo Switch 2. Leave some extra free space for updates.
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