Ocarina of Time-nyinspelningen och Star Fox släpps på Switch 2

Nintendo is shifting its software strategy toward high-profile revivals as it prepares for the next phase of its hardware cycle. Reports from industry insider Natethehate indicate that the company will release a comprehensive Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 during the 2026 holiday season. This project reportedly fills a primary release slot originally expected for a new 3D Mario title. Sources suggest the 3D Mario project is now scheduled for 2027.

VGC 's own reporting has corroborated these claims, noting that the Zelda series reached its 40th anniversary milestone last month.

The reported Zelda remake follows a pattern of internal realignment at the company. I see that the Nintendo vacuum is suspending expansion and beginning the fortification of its so-called holdings. This shift occurs as Nintendo cuts down production of Switch 2 units compared to initial high-volume projections. By leaning on established intellectual property, the company utilises a lucrative manoeuvre involving remakes of historically successful games. While third-party titles like GTA 6 will certainly have a positive impact on console sales, the effect may not be enough to justify maintaining the current massive production scales for the new hardware.

"In the second half of 2026, approaching the holidays if not the holidays, we are going to receive an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. This is something I was a bit hesitant about in January because I didn't think it was something they'd do. I'm hearing an Ocarina of Time remake."

— Natethehate

Specifics regarding the scope of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time project remain unconfirmed. Internal discussions suggest the title could range from a faithful 1:1 recreation, similar to the Demon’s Souls remake, to a more expansive reimagining of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original. The game remains the highest-rated title on Metacritic and previously received a portable update on the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. This new version is intended to anchor the end-of-year lineup as the Switch 2 enters its first major holiday season on the market.

Before the Zelda release, a new Star Fox game is expected to arrive in the summer of 2026. This "classic-style" revival reportedly includes online multiplayer and high-fidelity visuals. The release timing is intended to coincide with the appearance of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It marks the first significant entry in the flight-combat series since the 2016 release of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. An official announcement for the Star Fox title is anticipated in April via social media or the Nintendo Today app.

"Star Fox is coming back in summer 2026. We’re getting a new Star Fox game in the very near future. I’ve been told it’s a classic style Star Fox game, the visuals are supposed to be very good, and I’ve heard it does have online multiplayer."

— Natethehate

This reliance on legacy content suggests a calculated financial approach to the new console generation. I think that there will be fewer new Nintendo users, while veterans will pay more, and the costs for this trick are clearly more pleasant than for the manufacture and sale of even more new consoles. This strategy secures revenue from a loyal install base while minimizing the risks associated with developing entirely new franchises during a hardware transition. The company is unlikely to host a general Nintendo Direct presentation until June, opting instead for targeted digital reveals for upcoming software.

Additional updates for the Switch 2 library may include enhanced editions of Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade 2. While Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has declined to comment on specific 40th-anniversary plans for Zelda, the company has a history of staggered celebrations. A live-action Zelda film is currently scheduled for a May 2027 theatrical release, suggesting a multi-year content plan for the franchise. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake serves as the cornerstone of this commemorative period.

Recent merchandise releases have already signalled a renewed focus on the N64 era. Nintendo recently launched an Ocarina of Time Lego set titled The Final Battle, featuring Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. This physical product launch preceded the reports of the software remake, maintaining brand visibility for the title. The upcoming Star Fox and Zelda projects represent a conservative but commercially stable roadmap for the Switch 2's inaugural year, prioritising polished iterations of proven hits over a wider volume of new experimental software.

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