Ocarina of Time Switch 2 launches Nov 5: price and what's new
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake hits Switch 2 on Nov 5, 2026 at $59.99 digital. Confirmed price, editions and every big change.
- Launches November 5, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2
- $59.99 digital / $69.99 physical (£49.99 / £58.99 in the UK)
- Full remake: jump button, dashing, voiced cutscenes, orchestral score
- Hum songs into the Switch 2 microphone to play the ocarina
- New Hall of Fallen Foes mode adds timed boss rematches
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this Thursday, November 5, 2026, and as of November 1 nothing has moved: Nintendo's US and UK store pages still list the date, and pre-orders remain open at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical. This is not a port of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game or the 2011 3DS version. Nintendo calls it a title built from the ground up for Switch 2, and it is exclusive to that console.
Nintendo revealed the remake at the end of its June 9 Nintendo Direct, then confirmed the date, price and pre-orders at the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8. The October 14 overview trailer is the fullest look yet at what has changed.
Ocarina of Time Switch 2 release date, price and editions
- Release date: November 5, 2026, worldwide, Nintendo Switch 2 only.
- Price: $59.99 digital / $69.99 physical in the US; £49.99 / £58.99 in the UK.
- Physical first print: textured foil packaging while supplies last, per Nintendo of America.
- Digital bonus: buy on the eShop before November 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT) for a 40th Anniversary wallpaper via My Nintendo.
- Download size: about 27 GB on the US listing (24.5 GB on the UK page).
- Rating: ESRB E10+ (Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence); PEGI 12.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 8, 2026
What's new compared with the N64 and 3DS versions
The world layout, dungeons and lock-on combat are unchanged, which is why the UK product page calls it a faithful remake. Almost everything around them has been modernised:
- A real jump button and dashing across Hyrule Field, with no stamina gauge listed.
- Free right-stick camera and a quick-swap shortcut for weapons and items.
- Gyro aiming for the slingshot, bow and other ranged tools.
- Rebuilt visuals with HDR, fully voiced cutscenes with expanded dialogue, and an orchestral re-recording of the score.
- Seamless shops and interiors, plus a day-night cycle that keeps running inside towns, with new characters and enemies after dark.
Hum the ocarina into the Switch 2 microphone
Once Link has learned a song, you can hum it, whistle it or play it on a real instrument and the in-game ocarina responds through the console's built-in mic. Buttons still work, and a practice mode lets you calibrate audio input first.
Nintendo's October 14 news post also lists a $49.99 Electric Ocarina accessory, and HORI has a playable ocarina coming. Neither is required.
Hall of Fallen Foes, Threads of Time and other additions
- Hall of Fallen Foes: a museum-style area that fills with statues of monsters you have beaten. Read about each one or trigger a timed rematch, which makes it a boss time-attack mode.
- Threads of Time: a tapestry that records story progress and shows your next objective, filling in as you hit milestones.
- Extras: hidden fairy thoughts for Navi to read aloud, rewards from all existing Zelda amiibo, Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo in 2027 ($24.99 each) that unlock retro masks, and ZELDA NOTES in the Nintendo Switch App with a virtual ocarina and a 2,000-plus-question quiz.
Who made it, and what to do before launch
Nintendo publishes and credits itself as developer; Wikipedia lists Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi as producers, and Aonuma presented the September 8 gameplay demo himself. No external studio has been named, unlike the Grezzo-built 3DS version.
Tip: Pre-load the eShop version now so the 27 GB download finishes before Thursday. For the foil physical cover, buy at launch; Nintendo only promises it while stocks last.
This is the first of two giant November releases: Grand Theft Auto VI follows on November 19, and our GTA 6 pre-launch guide covers its editions. For Zelda, watch the Ocarina of Time hub and our news desk; the Zelda Wiki's Switch 2 page is tracking the detailed changelog.
FAQ
Is Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 a remake or a remaster?
A full remake built from the ground up for Switch 2, with new visuals, voiced cutscenes, an orchestral score, a jump button, dashing and the new Hall of Fallen Foes mode.
How much does Ocarina of Time cost on Switch 2?
$59.99 digital and $69.99 physical in the US; £49.99 and £58.99 in the UK.
Does it work on the original Nintendo Switch?
No. It is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
Do I need the Electric Ocarina to hum songs?
No. The Switch 2 microphone handles humming and real instruments; the $49.99 Electric Ocarina is optional, and buttons still work.
How we got here
- Jun 9, 2026Remake revealed at the close of a Nintendo Direct with a 2026 window.
- Sep 8, 2026Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct confirms November 5, pricing and pre-orders; Eiji Aonuma demos gameplay.
- Oct 14, 2026Overview trailer reveals the Hall of Fallen Foes, ZELDA NOTES features and 2027 amiibo.
- Oct 29, 2026Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console releases.
- Nov 5, 2026The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches worldwide on Switch 2.
- Nov 23, 2026Deadline for the 40th Anniversary wallpaper digital early-purchase bonus.
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