Video: Nintendo Highlights Eight New Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2)
Nintendo is preparing to release a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. The company recently released a video highlighting eight new features for the title and is hosting a midnight launch event at Nintendo NEW YORK. Pre-orders currently offer a $10 discount and a limited foil cover, with one week remaining for this offer. While Zelda Chief Eiji Aonuma noted that some younger developers had not played the original game, a Nintendo producer expressed nervousness regarding fan reception as the game nears its release date.
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- ✓ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being remade for the Switch 2.
- ✓ Nintendo is hosting a midnight launch for the game at Nintendo NEW YORK.
- ✓ Pre-orders for the remake include a $10 discount and a limited foil cover.
- ✓ Zelda Chief Eiji Aonuma stated some younger team members had never played the original game.
What changed
Nintendo released a video detailing eight new features and announced a midnight launch event in New York.
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Nintendo Prepares Switch 2 Launch of Ocarina of Time Remake
Nintendo is preparing to release a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. The company recently released a video highlighting eight new features for the title and is hosting a midnight launch event at Nintendo NEW YORK. Pre-orders currently offer a $10 discount and a limited foil cover, with one week remaining for this offer. While Zelda Chief Eiji Aonuma noted that some younger developers had not played the original game, a Nintendo producer expressed nervousness regarding fan reception as the game nears its release date.
Why it matters
Ocarina of Time is a classic title being reimagined for Nintendo's next-generation hardware. The remake aims to modernize the experience while maintaining the original's appeal. This launch serves as a major software milestone for the Switch 2 platform.
What is confirmed
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being remade for the Switch 2.
- Nintendo is hosting a midnight launch for the game at Nintendo NEW YORK.
- Pre-orders for the remake include a $10 discount and a limited foil cover.
- Zelda Chief Eiji Aonuma stated some younger team members had never played the original game.
Still unconfirmed
- Physical copies of the remake have leaked before the release date.
What to watch next
- Official release date announcement
- Public reaction to the eight new features
- Confirmation of physical copy leaks
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