It’s time. Experience The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!
Draw near, dear travelers, for you are about to hear a timeless tale. Of when a wise and kind princess escaped her castle in the cover of rain and night. When a powerful warrior unleashed his vile ambitions across an entire kingdom. And when a courageous hero fought back with a mastery over time itself…
An epic journey returns
That’s right, all! The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time game is out now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system! On his quest to stop the evil Ganondorf, Link (and his fairy companion, Navi) will explore the kingdom of Hyrule, venture into dungeons to acquire weapons, and use their combined smarts to solve tricky puzzles.
(Oh, and did we mention that you’ll be doing this across two different time periods using time-travel powers? Why yes, you will!)
Don’t worry if you’ve never played a Legend of Zelda game before or have only played the most recent ones—this is a great jumping off point to learn what the series is all about.
Built from the ground up for Nintendo Switch 2
The original tale first debuted on the Nintendo 64™ system way back in 1998 and…a lot has changed since then.
This new version of the game has completely overhauled visuals, voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, reworked camera and movement controls, and more. You can challenge powerful enemies again in the Hall of Fallen Foes, and search for fairy thoughts scattered across Hyrule to learn fun little tidbits. Please check out the trailers below to get a better idea of what the game looks like in motion.
So, I don’t need to play the previous games first?
Nope!
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a standalone adventure, and it’s also a great intro to what the series is all about—a combo of action, exploration, puzzle solving, epic storylines, memorable characters/music, and…treasure chest opening. You’ll climb to the volcanic tops of Death Mountain and dive to the watery depths of Zora Domain. You’ll meet mysterious warriors like Sheik and Impa and learn of the Triforce. It’s a classic fight between good and evil.
Passing time with a song
Music plays a big role, too. You’ll use Link’s ocarina to manipulate the world around you—from changing night into day to calling your trusty steed, Epona. If you’re feeling extra musical, the built-in microphone on your system also lets you play the in-game ocarina by humming or playing your own instrument.
And of course, you’ll also be playing as both young Link and adult Link in two separate time periods. How does Hyrule change between the two periods? Well…that would be a spoiler…
More adventurous fun with two free apps
ZELDA NOTES
Get more out of your adventure with ZELDA NOTES—a game-specific service found in the Nintendo Switch App* for smart devices. With ZELDA NOTES, you can:
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See your accomplishments for the day
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Challenge yourself to find in-game locations based on in-app images (and then exchange the points you get for music scores that can be played on the in-app ocarina)
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Make your own music scores and share
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Take the Ocarina of Time Quiz to test your game knowledge
Nintendo Today! app
And for you digital card collectors out there, you may want to check out the free Nintendo Today! app** for mobile devices. Currently, you can collect cards in the app that are inspired by different Legend of Zelda games.
A message to the fans
Last but not least!
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda series, and we wanted to take a moment to thank all the fans who bring their passion and love to the series. You’re the ones who make it special, and we hope you continue to enjoy Link and Zelda’s adventures!
*Nintendo Account, compatible smart device and persistent internet required. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required for certain features. Not available in all countries. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms
**Nintendo Account, compatible smart device and persistent internet required. Data charges may apply.
