2026 will be a major year for The Legend of Zelda franchise, marking its 40th anniversary since the first game launched on NES. We’ve already seen some exciting news, including confirmation that Ocarina of Time is getting a long-awaited remake.
The movie adaptation is reportedly filming well and we expect to hear more details later this year. The people behind the project are also sharing their vision for the future of the franchise, which sounds promising for fans worldwide.
According to a recent interview with Famitsu, as first reported by CBR, legendary Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto shared some fascinating details about Nintendo’s future plans.
Miyamoto recently explained that these remakes are beneficial because they introduce classic games to a new audience of players.
It’s true that many games get remade, but players often move on after a few years. Today’s younger generation hasn’t had a chance to experience older titles, so updating and re-releasing them is a great way to satisfy that interest. Plus, highlighting the original games can inspire new ideas for future development – something we’ve been focusing on lately.
What’s particularly interesting is the hint about “future developments,” which probably refers to plans for the first new Legend of Zelda game made specifically for the next Nintendo Switch (Switch 2). Many fans are ready to move past the world established in Breath of the Wild, and a new game that delves deeper into the timeline of Ocarina of Time would likely be very popular.
Nintendo’s next Zelda game will probably be a while off, but fans won’t have to wait too long for new content. The remake of Ocarina of Time is scheduled to come out this year, which should keep players entertained in Hyrule until we learn more about the first 3D Zelda title designed for the Switch 2.
2026-07-24 14:28