Although it seems somewhat odd that Big N would remake a game that takes about 15 hours to finish, that is exactly what the rumors are saying.

Among the games reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming months is a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Little is currently known about the project, but Nash Weedle has shared new details about the remake of one of the best N64 games. In the latest episode of the Attack The Backlog podcast, the leaker said that the developers are rebuilding the game from scratch for the remake. The insider first heard about the project in 2022, when the studio was hiring creative and art directors.

Regarding the artistic direction, the developers are reportedly experimenting with style, and while there are no concrete signs of which direction they have chosen, the leaker stated that the remake is being treated as a big-budget project. There are strong indications that Monolith Soft, the developer of Xenoblade Chronicles, which also supported development on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, will either be the lead developer or play a major role in the project.

As for when the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will be announced, Nash Weedle expects the reveal during the next major Nintendo Direct scheduled for next month, where a late 2026 release date could also be confirmed. This project, along with another new original 2D project that will use the engine from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, is apparently aligned with the franchise’s 40th anniversary and the live-action film set for release in May 2027.

Given the popularity that a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake would almost certainly enjoy, it is not surprising that Nintendo is likely treating it as the flagship project it should be. With June game showcases now just around the corner, we may not have to wait long to find out whether this remake is really in development, and whether it will arrive alongside a Zelda-themed limited-edition Nintendo Switch 2 celebrating the series’ 40th anniversary.

Source: WCCFTech