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Ocarina of Time release questions
These are the questions that keep showing up beside the release date. Each answer says whether Nintendo has published it, whether outlets have reported it, or whether it is still unannounced. Longer versions live on the linked pages.
Amiibo in 2027
Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo are announced for 2027. A day and a price are not on the pages I checked. Nintendo’s US product page says the Young Link and Young Zelda figures unlock in-game masks with a retro graphical style. ScreenRant independently reports masks based on the N64 models. The pair stays in this section until a date exists.
Questions
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| When does Ocarina of Time come out? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| Will it be on Switch 1? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| Is it releasing in 2025? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| Is there a deluxe edition? | Not announced |
| Will it have Master Quest? | Not announced |
| Will it have DLC? | Not announced |
| Is it a 1:1 remake? | Official description + press reports |
| Will it come to PC or PS5? | Confirmed platform · 2 publishers |
| How much does it cost? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| How big is the file? | Different published readings |
| What time does it unlock? | Expected · 2 publishers |
| How many times has it been released? | Release-history grouping |
| Does the 3DS version include Japanese? | EU listing · 1 publisher |
| Which version should I buy? | Editorial recommendation |
| When do the amiibo release? | Official window · 1 publisher |
| What do the new amiibo unlock? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| Is the 40th anniversary console a bundle? | Official listing · 1 publisher |
| Can I preload the digital game? | Reported · Notebookcheck |
| Does the physical edition have a preorder bonus? | Confirmed · 2 publishers |
| When does the digital wallpaper offer end? | Official listing · 1 publisher |
| Is 60 fps confirmed by Nintendo? | Reported · press previews |
| Does the remake have a review score? | 1 source · Metacritic |
| Can the base Switch Online plan play the original? | Official membership listing |
| What was the original release date? | Historical reference · Wikipedia |
When does Ocarina of Time come out?
November 5, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. See the release date.
Will it be on Switch 1?
The 2026 game is Switch 2 only. Switch 1 plays the 1998 game on Nintendo Classics.
Is it releasing in 2025?
No. The published release year is 2026.
Is there a deluxe edition?
Not announced. Nintendo lists standard digital and standard physical. See editions.
Will it have Master Quest?
Not announced. The Master Quest page separates the older mode from the 2026 game.
Will it have DLC?
No downloadable expansion or season pass is announced in the sources checked. The ScreenRant DLC headline describes amiibo masks.
Is it a 1:1 remake?
The story and dungeon progression remain familiar, while the camera, jump controls, voices and Castle Town change. See differences.
Will it come to PC or PS5?
No PC, PlayStation 5 or Xbox version is announced. Nintendo describes the game as a Switch 2 exclusive.
How much does it cost?
US $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical. Other currencies are on the preorder page.
How big is the file?
27 GB estimated in the US, 24.5 GB on the European listing and 24.54 GB reported for the preload. See Switch 2.
What time does it unlock?
Expected 9:00 PM PT on November 4 in the US, and regional midnight in the listed markets. See release time for the eShop-region table.
How many times has it been released?
The 1998 page lists the original and eight later official releases through the planned November 2026 remake. This count groups regional launches together.
Does the 3DS version include Japanese?
Nintendo UK lists English, German, French, Spanish and Italian for the European cartridge. A Japanese option on other English-region cartridges is unresolved in the sources here.
Which version should I buy?
For the new presentation on Switch 2, compare the 2026 game. For the N64 version, use Nintendo Classics. For Master Quest, consider a compatible 3DS cartridge.
When do the amiibo release?
Young Link and Young Zelda are announced for 2027. A specific day and price are not published in the sources checked.
What do the new amiibo unlock?
Nintendo says the Young Link and Young Zelda figures unlock in-game masks with a retro graphical style. ScreenRant describes the masks as based on the N64 models.
Is the 40th anniversary console a bundle?
Nintendo’s hardware page says the game is not included. The console and the game are separate products.
Can I preload the digital game?
Preloading has been reported ahead of November 5. A completed download still waits for the regional unlock.
Does the physical edition have a preorder bonus?
The first run has textured foil cover art while supplies last. Availability depends on the seller; see preorder.
When does the digital wallpaper offer end?
Nintendo US lists November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT as the early-purchase cutoff. This is later than the game’s release day.
Is 60 fps confirmed by Nintendo?
Press coverage describes 60 fps. Nintendo’s store does not publish a frame-rate specification, so the specs page keeps it reported.
Does the remake have a review score?
Metacritic shows tbd and zero critic reviews in the text checked on November 3, 2026. See review status.
Can the base Switch Online plan play the original?
No. Nintendo places the N64 game in the Expansion Pack library. The base membership is a different tier.
What was the original release date?
Japan: November 21, 1998; North America: November 23; Europe: December 11; Australia: December 18. See original dates.
Sources
- Nintendo US store https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2/
- Nintendo 40th announcement https://www.nintendo.com/ph/news/article/3Uvp2H1iPLLLSnR4MJgmq1
- Nintendo Japan related products https://www.nintendo.com/jp/games/switch2/aa9ja/products/relation.html
- Nintendo Spain game page https://www.nintendo.com/es-es/Juegos/Juegos-de-Nintendo-Switch-2/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3115664.html
- Nintendo US 40th console https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-121642/
- Nintendo 64 Nintendo Classics https://www.nintendo.com/au/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo-64-nintendo-classics/
- Wikipedia, 1998 game https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time
- Wikipedia, 3DS version https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time_3D
- VICE launch times https://www.vice.com/en/article/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-launch-times/
- VICE where to buy https://www.vice.com/en/via/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-release-where-to-buy/
- GameRant release time https://gamerant.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-time-early-access-countdown/
- Notebookcheck preload https://www.notebookcheck.net/As-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-pre-load-begins-Switch-2-jailbreak-may-leak-game-files.1435518.0.html
- ScreenRant DLC headline https://screenrant.com/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-dlc-confirmed/
- HowToVideoGame Master Quest https://howtovideogame.com/ocarina-of-time-remake-master-quest/
- Metacritic 2026 https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-2026/
- Nintendo World Report, November 5 release https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/77196/ocarina-of-time-remake-to-launch-november-5
- Nintendo UK, Ocarina of Time 3D https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-3DS-games/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D-275007.html
Checked 2026-11-03.