The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made, and if the latest round of leaks are accurate, Nintendo is preparing to bring it back in a far bigger way than anyone expected. New details have surfaced suggesting that a full remake is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with a rumoured reveal window, a high-profile developer collaboration, and scope comparisons that are already dividing the gaming community.
Zelda Ocarina of Time: What Has Been Leaked So Far
The rumours around a Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake first gained serious traction through prominent Nintendo insider NateTheHate, who has a strong track record for accurate leaks, including correctly predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date ahead of the official announcement. NateTheHate described the project as a “full remake” rather than a simple remaster, and placed its release window in the second half of 2026, approaching the holiday season.
Building on that foundation, Nintendo content creator Nash Weedle shared additional details on the May 6 episode of the Attack The Backlog podcast, which were subsequently reported by Hugo Gaming on XCancel. According to Weedle, he first heard about the project as far back as 2022, which aligns with NateTheHate’s original claims about the game’s development timeline.
| Detail | Source | Status |
| Full remake, not a remaster | NateTheHate | Leak |
| In development since 2022 | Nash Weedle | Leak |
| Monolith Soft involved in development | Nash Weedle | Leak |
| Reveal expected at June Nintendo Direct | Multiple sources | Leak |
| Release targeting late 2026 | NateTheHate / Nash Weedle | Leak |
| Possible two-part release structure | Nash Weedle | Speculation |
None of this has been officially confirmed by Nintendo.
Built From Scratch With Monolith Soft
One of the most significant details from the latest leak is the claim that the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is being rebuilt entirely from scratch rather than updated from existing assets. This would put it firmly in full remake territory rather than the remaster category, which aligns with what NateTheHate originally described.
Additionally, Nash Weedle claims that Monolith Soft is involved in the project in some capacity. This is not as surprising as it might initially sound. Monolith Soft has provided support on several major Nintendo titles including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, A Link Between Worlds, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom, so their involvement in a high-priority Zelda project fits an established pattern.
The Two-Part Release Claim (And Why It Is Controversial)
The most debated aspect of the leak is Nash Weedle’s suggestion that the remake could be released in two separate parts, drawing a direct comparison to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. Under this theory:
- Part 1 would focus on Child Link’s story and release in 2026
- Part 2 would focus on Adult Link’s story and release in 2027
It is important to note that Weedle himself presented this as speculation rather than sourced information. The other details in the leak, including the from-scratch rebuild, Monolith Soft involvement, and June reveal window, were presented as heard intelligence. The two-part release theory was his own interpretation based on the reported scale of the project.
The community response to this specific claim has been largely sceptical, and for good reason. The entire gameplay structure of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is built around Link’s ability to travel between his childhood and adulthood, with puzzles, items, and story beats designed specifically around that mechanic working across both time periods simultaneously. Splitting the game into two linear releases would fundamentally change how the original design functions, and many fans have pointed out that it would not make narrative or mechanical sense to separate the two timelines into standalone experiences.
Why the Star Fox is Relevant Here
A detail worth paying close attention to is that NateTheHate’s leak also predicted a new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the Ocarina of Time Remake. Nintendo officially announced a Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2 on May 6, 2026, which has significantly boosted confidence in the rest of NateTheHate’s 2026 lineup predictions.
The reasoning is straightforward. NateTheHate’s leaked lineup included both the Star Fox announcement and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake as confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 projects for 2026. Now that the Star Fox side of that prediction has come true, it lends considerable additional credibility to the Ocarina of Time Remake claim.
It is worth noting that NateTheHate had originally suggested the Star Fox reveal would come in April, and it arrived in May instead. This suggests the timeline shifted slightly, possibly because Nintendo adjusted its plans after the leaks became public. According to reporting, Nintendo was reportedly displeased when the Ocarina of Time Remake originally leaked, which adds context to why announcement timing may continue to shift.
What Is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?
For anyone coming to this story without the full context, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally released on the Nintendo 64 in November 1998. It was the first fully three-dimensional Zelda game and is widely credited with establishing the template for 3D action-adventure games that followed. The game remains the highest-scoring title of all time on Metacritic and consistently appears at or near the top of greatest games ever made lists across the industry.
2026 also marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, which makes a major Ocarina of Time celebration project both logical and commercially compelling from Nintendo’s perspective.
The Broader Zelda Picture in 2026 and Beyond
The Ocarina of Time Remake is not the only major Zelda project in the pipeline. Multiple sources and leaks point to a significant extended celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary running across 2026 and into 2027.
Confirmed and reported Zelda-related projects:
- Star Fox 64 Remake for Nintendo Switch 2, officially announced May 6, 2026, releasing June 2026
- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2, leaked with a late 2026 window
- Live-action Legend of Zelda film in production with Sony Pictures, currently targeting a May 7, 2027 cinema release
- New 2D Zelda game starring Ganondorf reportedly targeting 2027 to coincide with the film, though this remains an early-stage rumour
The live-action film is also reported to be adapting the story of Ocarina of Time, which would make a simultaneous remake release a strategically sensible pairing for Nintendo and Sony’s marketing efforts.
What to Expect Next
If the leaked timeline is accurate, the next major development is a Nintendo Direct in June 2026 where the Ocarina of Time Remake could receive its official reveal. Nintendo has not confirmed a June Direct at this time, and as always with Nintendo, plans can shift at short notice.
Given the Star Fox announcement validating a significant portion of NateTheHate’s original lineup leak, the gaming community is watching June very closely. If the Ocarina of Time Remake does get announced on schedule, it would immediately become one of the most talked-about Nintendo releases in years.
Key points to keep in mind going into the reveal window:
- Everything here remains unconfirmed by Nintendo and should be treated as credible but unverified
- The full remake from scratch and Monolith Soft involvement claims come from sourced intelligence
- The two-part release theory is Nash Weedle’s own speculation, not a sourced leak
- The Star Fox announcement significantly increases confidence in the broader leaked lineup
- The June Nintendo Direct is the expected reveal window but has not been officially scheduled
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