Nintendo Switch 2 owners may have an especially exciting 2026 ahead, at least if the latest gaming leaks turn out to be accurate. Alongside fresh rumors of a new 3D Super Mario adventure, chatter is building around something Zelda fans have wanted for years: a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Even more intriguing, the same reports suggest Nintendo could be preparing a limited-edition, Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console to launch around the same time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time isn’t just another classic. It’s often described as one of the greatest video games ever made, and for good reason. As the first 3D Zelda title, it helped shape how the series handles exploration, dungeon design, atmosphere, and storytelling. Because of that legacy, the idea of a true modern remake has remained a dream request for longtime fans and a huge opportunity for newer players who never experienced the original during its first run.
According to well-known leaker Speshal Nick, Nintendo is reportedly getting a special Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 ready to accompany the Ocarina of Time remake. What’s still unclear is whether this limited-edition Switch 2 would come bundled with the game or if the console and the remake would be sold separately.
While Nintendo has offered bundles for Switch 2 hardware in the past, the expectation is that a big release like an Ocarina of Time remake would likely be sold on its own. A Zelda remake of this scale would almost certainly be a major blockbuster, and selling it separately would be an easy way for Nintendo to maximize overall revenue while still leveraging the special-edition console to drive demand from collectors and fans.
What really adds fuel to the fire is the claim that this Ocarina of Time remake is reportedly a big-budget project. That phrasing matters, because it suggests Nintendo isn’t simply polishing the original with higher-resolution textures and updated character models. Instead, it hints at a full ground-up remake—something closer in spirit to the kind of rebuilds that modern audiences associate with premium, top-tier remasters and remakes.
If that’s the direction Nintendo is taking, it could make the Nintendo Switch 2 version the definitive way to experience Ocarina of Time. For players who missed the Nintendo 64 era or those who’ve only heard about the game’s legendary status, a modern remake could deliver the same iconic adventure with updated visuals, smoother performance, and contemporary quality-of-life improvements—without losing what made the original so influential.
Of course, none of this has been officially confirmed by Nintendo yet. Still, leaks currently point toward a potential late-2026 release window, possibly timed for the holiday season. If true, it would position the Ocarina of Time remake as one of the biggest Nintendo Switch 2 games of 2026—and the rumored Zelda-themed limited edition console could become one of the most sought-after hardware releases of the year.
