The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Launches November 5, 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console Unveiled

Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will launch on November 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 digitally for $59.99 and physically for $69.99. Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time are now open in the Nintendo eShop (27 GB estimated file size for digital), and there will be new Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo that will introduce two new masks for Link.

What’s more, Nintendo announced that a new The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition console will be released on October 29. A newly themed Pro Controller and carrying case (with screen protector) will also be released that same day. The game is not included in the 40th Anniversary Edition console, but the game will be sold physically at retail.

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will include support for the Zelda Notes mobile app, which was previously used exclusively for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The app will support a number of new features, including an Ocarina full of playable music and Gossip Quests. 

In the new remake, players can also hum familiar melodies to perform songs on the Ocarina, thanks to the Switch 2’s microphone. Series producer Eiji Aonuma demonstrated the feature with his own Ocarina, which will also be a purchasable accessory in the Nintendo Store.

Get the full details below, courtesy of Nintendo:

Remade with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more, Link’s milestone 1998 adventure has been reborn for a whole new era. The first print run of the physical version will commemorate the release with special packaging that features textured foil cover art, available while supplies last.

Also keep an eye out for two ocarinas later this year: a playable version for the musically inclined and an electric version from HORI that plays notes or entire songs at the press of a button. In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, play (or simply hum) one of Link’s learned ocarina melodies within range of the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s built-in microphone, and he’ll perform the song in the game! Also, new amiibo figures of Young Link and Young Zelda will launch in 2027 and can be used to unlock special in-game masks that evoke a retro graphical style. And for the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, the previously announced Mineru’s Construct amiibo releases Sept. 17.

There will also be several new features added to ZELDA NOTES, a game-specific service that players can use with the Nintendo Switch App³ for compatible smart devices. Currently, the service supports the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in various ways. Support for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will help players track their adventure, challenge them to find in-game locations using hint images, let them play a virtual ocarina, take a daily quiz with over 2,000 total questions and more.

Here are more details about new features and enhancements coming to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. For additional information or to pre-order, please visit Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time:

• • • Coming Nov. 5, the classic adventure is reborn on Nintendo Switch 2 with various enhancements. Details shared in the presentation include:
      • Improved performance and presentation: Visuals have been completely overhauled down to the textures of each material, actions feel snappier and more satisfying, load times are faster, the game runs much smoother, sounds have been refreshed and the game includes symphonic orchestral music.
      • Greater movement and control: Jump and run freely with newly added button commands and enjoy improved camera control with the Right Stick.
      • A more immersive Hyrule: Characters that Link meets are fully voiced during expanded cutscenes and have a great deal more to say. Freely move the camera in fully remodeled locations for a more dynamic experience with various new details. The day/night cycle now continues no matter where you are, even in towns.
      • Threads of Time: At any point during the adventure, see the progress you’ve made in the story and check your next objective. A large tapestry will also gradually fill in as your journey continues.
      • Play ocarina tunes: Hum a song that Link has learned and he’ll play it on his ocarina! The game will also respond to instruments like the new playable and electric ocarinas coming later this year.

ZELDA NOTES:

• • • Additional features for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be found within the ZELDA NOTES section of the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices. Highlights include:
      • Today’s Record: View a chronological record of your daily accomplishments, see stats such as how many enemies you’ve defeated and more.
      • Gossip Quest: Find a location in the game using a hint image on your smart device to earn points toward music scores for the ocarina in Play Ocarina.
      • Play Ocarina: Use the touchscreen to freely play a virtual ocarina on your smart device. Play along with a guide, listen to it play automatically, or make your own music scores to share via QR code.
      • Ocarina of Time Quiz: Test your knowledge of the game with a quiz containing questions, images and more, with over 2,000 questions in all! The quiz can be taken once a day, or you can spend rupees you’ve earned in the game for extra tries.

Previously, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda film will now release on April 30, 2027, instead of its previous release date of May 7. The movie will star Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Wes Ball directs the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. In the past, Ball directed The Maze Runner franchise and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.