List of everything new in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: all new features and changes

List of everything new in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake – all that’s new, improved, and changed

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2 is bringing a ton of new features, upgrades, and more to the table. Fans can expect overhauled graphics, better performance, and support for elements like Zelda Notes. We now have a comprehensive list covering what’s changed from the original game on the N64.

You can find the full list below. We’ll keep our guide updated as more details surface before and after launch.

Ocarina of Time changes from the original

• Improved performance and presentation
• Now runs at 60 frames per second
• Fully redone graphics, down to the textures of each material
• Actions feel snappier and more satisfying
• Load times are faster
• Refreshed sounds
• Symphonic orchestral music included
• Manual jump instead of automatic
• Time now goes on wherever you are, including in Hyrule Castle Town
• Can now hold up to 200 rupees from the start
• Five bottle slots instead of four
• Different attack patterns for Skulltulas
• Forest Temple has changed up some puzzles, plus some changes to the actual temple
• Din’s Fire is done in real-time whereas the world was previously frozen when you used it
• Can see cracked pieces of ground to show spots where you should bomb for hidden rooms

New features in the Ocarina of Time remake

• Threads of Time: see the progress you’ve made in the story and what your next objective is
• Tapestry is updated throughout game progression
• Support for Zelda Notes (see below)
• Hall of Fallen Foes: battle bosses in rematches and check out details about enemies
• New fairy thoughts feature
• You can now hum tunes / play real life instruments for the ocarina and Link will play it
• Gyro aiming support
• Can hold down the A button to roll then dash
• Can move the camera freely in Hyrule Castle Town
• New details in the town, including some parts that were only backdrops on the N64
• Inclusion of the Business Scrub Seed which summons a Deku merchant wherever you throw it
• Normal, Pro, and Master display settings
• New targeting options
• Support for all Zelda amiibo; provides helpful items
• New blonde woman NPC in Castle Town who warns Link not to spend all his money
• New dialogue and new dialogue options
• Voiced cutscenes
• Kokiri Forest shop features a scarecrow training dummy
• Navi has silent text bubbles that pop up during gameplay
• Songbook available when playing the ocarina, helps remember which buttons to press
• Inventory screen has different sections for Child Link’s items, Adult Link’s items, and a third that both can use

Zelda Notes features explained

Zelda Notes was previously introduced with the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This is a game-specific service that players can use with the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices.

• Access Map, Gossip Quests, Hall of Fallen Foes, Today’s Record, My Play Data, Global Play Data, Photo Studio, Threads of Time, amiibo, Play Ocarina, and Ocarina of Time Quiz

Today’s Record

• See accomplishments of a particular in day in chronological order
• See number of enemies defeated and other stats from that day’s play session

Gossip Quest

• Find a location in the game with the image shown on your smart device; locate it to earn points
• Points can be exchanged for music scores for the ocarina in Play Ocarina

Play Ocarina

• Freely play the ocarina using the screen on your smart device
• Can play along with a guide or have it play automatically
• Can create and share music scores with QR codes

Ocarina of Time Quiz

• Answer questions about the game
• Over 2,000 questions included
• Can take it once per day, but can spend rupees you’ve earned in game for extra tries

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake heads to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. For more on the game, check out our Ocarina of Time pre-order bonus guide.

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