A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in the very near future, according to a well-known leaker. The news was first posted by NateTheHate, a prominent insider who leaked details about the Nintendo Switch 2 prior to its debut, including its release date, which gives this Zelda news a fair amount of credibility.
Alongside the remake of Ocarina of Time, leakers have revealed that a special edition version of the Nintendo Switch 2, themed to the game, is being made.
A remake of Ocarina of Time is in the works
The 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda passed just last month, but based on this leak from NateTheHate, it seems Nintendo might not be letting a major milestone for one of their most iconic series pass without celebration like fans thought. Unfortunately, beyond the basic news that a remake of Ocarina of Time is in the works, there isn’t a lot more detail for fans to sink their teeth into.
The other major pieces of information came from Shpeshal Nick, another well-known Nintendo leaker, who claimed sources had told him the budget for this remake is substantial, writing in a social media post: “I just got told it’s got a pretty big budget which makes me think it’s way more than just 3DS in HD.”
With those claims in mind, though unconfirmed, fans might be able to expect a full-scale remake rather than a simple port or graphically-upgraded remaster.
Alongside a remake of Ocarina of Time is, according to leakers, a limited-edition Nintendo Switch 2 themed to the series. Considering how many Legend of Zelda consoles have released over the years from the late 1980s to today, this rumor isn’t hard to believe, though all unofficial rumors should be taken with a grain of salt.
As for details about this potential console, Shpeshal Nick wrote in his post that he wasn’t “sure if the game will be bundled or not”. What the console will look like, the theme (Ocarina of Time specifically or a general Legend of Zelda look), and when it would release are all still unknowns.
Are these leaks trustworthy?
As previously stated, all rumors from leakers should never be taken as the truth. With that in mind, NateTheHate and Shpsehal Nick have good reputations for reliable information regarding Nintendo. Their credibility, plus the fact that a remake of Ocarina of Time has been floating around for a long time, gives this specific rumor and its shockingly close release window some weight.
With the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this week and the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie in the near future, Nintendo is clearly ramping up for an exciting next few years.
