Where to pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as release date nears

A full 3D remake of the highest-rated game of all time is being released this week, as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Nintendo Switch 2. The original is the only game to have a 99 rating on Metacritic and is widely considered among the best games ever made. No pressure then…

Given the wider appeal of the beloved franchise, it isn’t just die-hard Zelda fans itching to get their hands on a copy – gamers in general are looking forward to playing the game once it’s out. In fact, such is Nintendo’s confidence in the Ocarina of Timeremake that they’ve decided to release it in <a href="https://comicvibe.com/november-upcoming-vr-games-2026-quest-pc-vr-ps-vr2-more/” title=”November Upcoming VR Games 2026: Quest, PC VR, PS VR2 & More”>November, alongside Rockstar Games’ behemoth, GTA 6, which is slated for 19 November.

As well as a number of digital pre-order options available, there’s also a physical copy of the game, meaning there’s even a midnight launch happening in London. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ release date and time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time releases atmidnight on 5 November exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Both digital and physical pre-orders of the game are available now.

Those who pre-order the game digitally can pre-load it, meaning the moment the clock strikes midnight and the date ticks over to 5 November, you’ll be able to play it straight away. If you pre-order it physically, of course you’ll have to wait for it to be delivered or available for pick-up – but you’ll have a physical copy of the game to add to your collection.

Where to pre-order ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ in the UK

The recommended retail price (RRP) for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time differs, depending if you want a digital download or a physical copy. Officially, the game has a RRP of £49.99 digitally and the physical edition costs £59.99.

However a number of UK retailers are listing physical copies of the game at £54.99 as standard, including John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Smyths and Very. Amazon also has copies available at this price, too, but it’s showing up as a discount on what it’s usually listed for.

Digital downloads are £49.99 as standard on the Nintendo Store and Amazon.

Is there a midnight launch for ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’?

Yes, there is a midnight launch happening, and it’s in London. There will be a special event at Argos on Tottenham Court Road happening on the evening of Wednesday 3 November, ahead of the midnight launch.

The game will be available to purchase in store at midnight once it’s released. Those who purchase at the launch will also get a free Nintendo 64 box replica, complete with an inner tray and slip case designed to fit the Nintendo Switch 2 game, alongside an Ocarina keyring while stocks last.