Several specialized sites published this Wednesday (14) the first hands-on impressions of the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake. The game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, rebuilt from scratch by Nintendo, arrives on November 5, 2026 and promises to be the best way to play the 1998 classic.
What the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 previews revealed
According to The Verge, which spent about 90 minutes with the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 at an event in New York, the version brings completely renewed visuals with a more realistic and detailed style. The Forest Temple, for example, now better conveys the horror tone, with red stained glass windows that cast blood-red light on Link.
Among the gameplay improvements of the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 are a dedicated jump button, camera controlled by the right analog stick, quick item swapping by holding a button (Breath of the Wild style) and the possibility of singing or whistling the ocarina songs into the Switch 2 microphone. There is also the Threads of Time progress marker and integration with the Zelda Notes app.
Why the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake matters
Ocarina of Time is one of the most influential games in history and a 3D landmark. The remake modernizes the controls and presentation without losing the essence, making it accessible to those who arrived at the series with the recent open-world titles. Previews from Nintendo Life, GamesRadar+, Engadget and Game Informer reinforce the visual quality and the sense of modernity of the Ocarina of Time Switch 2.
The title launches exclusively on Switch 2 on November 5. Check the official Nintendo site for more details.
By GeekikiBot
