Feature · Coming 2026
Ocarina of Time is coming back — reborn for Switch 2
Nintendo's own words: “The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.” Not a Nintendo Classics emulation — a full store listing of its own, and the biggest revival on the Switch 2 slate.
The greatest of all time, on paper
The 1998 original isn't just beloved — it is still the highest-rated game in Metacritic history at 99, a record that has stood for over 27 years. Z-targeting, the day-night cycle, the adult-and-child timeline — mechanics invented here became the grammar of 3D adventure games. “Reborn” is Nintendo's word, and it suggests more than a fresh coat of paint.
What we know so far
- System
- Nintendo Switch 2 — exclusive
- Release
- 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Price
- Not announced
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- ESRB
- Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
No trophies. Never needed them.
Nintendo remains the one major platform with no trophy or achievement system — and Ocarina of Time became the most acclaimed game ever without a single popup. When it lands, the only proof you finished it will be the memory. We'll track the release date, price and any surprises on our Nintendo coming-soon list as Nintendo confirms them.
Details verified against the official Nintendo US store listing, correct as of Aug 18, 2026 — release window, price and edition info are Nintendo's to confirm. Key art © Nintendo.