Remake of Ocarina of Time is said for Nintendo Switch 2 and fans The Legend of Zelda they are concerned about how the developers will change elements such as the game's maps. This year marks 40 years since The Legend of Zelda franchises and Nintendo are keeping quiet about any potential plans to celebrate the occasion. It's a big anniversary for one of Nintendo's biggest series, but the company is still celebrating last year Super Mario Bros. anniversary and also 30 years Pokemon. for the moment Zelda seems to be on the back burner.
This is likely to change later in the year. The Ocarina of Time a remake has been rumored for months and first leaked alongside a Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2. The latter game was officially announced by Nintendo earlier this month, leading many fans to believe that the full announcement was essentially a formality. Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time, and a remake that utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 would be a great way to celebrate four decades of the franchise.
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What Zelda fans want from the Ocarina of Time remake
As rumors circulate about Ocarina of Time remake, fans are torn on what they would like to see from such a game. In a post on Reddit, one fan suggested that the developers should expand the regions seen in the original, make them larger and take advantage of the technological leaps from Zelda release of the game in 1998. However, some fans would prefer a faithful remake that simply builds on the improvements available in the 3DS version that came out in 2011. Ocarina of Time 3D is very well reviewed, but there are many fans who would prefer to see a more robust remake.
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If Nintendo is actually releasing a remake Ocarina of Timethere are ways the developers could improve on the original without sacrificing the elements that made it so popular. Not every map is necessarily expanding, but Hyrule Field in particular can feel a little empty to players who are leaving Breath of the Wild. That's not to say that the remake needs the broken weapons or other elements from the newer Switch games, but a modern open-world take could work well. Expanding on some elements and leaving the original dungeons mostly intact would probably help the game feel fresh but also faithful.
Whatever happens, it will be interesting to see how Nintendo approaches the game. Star Fox on Switch 2 is a faithful remake of the N64 game with stronger graphics and improvements such as new story sequences. It's impossible to say if Nintendo will release two faithful N64 remakes in the same year, but there's really no telling what the plan is for Ocarina of Time. Developers will need to thread the needle and deliver a remake that feels authentic to a game that practically everyone already loves, while also making sure it feels original enough to not feel redundant.
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Whatever Nintendo is planning, fans should have some answers in the coming weeks. A Nintendo Direct is rumored for June, and that should map out the company's plans for the rest of the year. The Switch 2 has several games confirmed for 2026, including Star Fox, Splatoon Raidersand Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weavebut the holiday season is a big mystery. If the remake Ocarina of Time is actually coming out this year, Nintendo will also want to give fans a hint before the Switch 2 price hikes in September. Time will tell if Nintendo can find a way to make everything Zelda fans happy.
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November 21, 1998
- ESRB
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E10+ for everyone aged 10+: Animated blood, Fantasy violence, Sexual themes
- Developers
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
- Engine
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Zelda 64 engine
