The upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is shaping up to be very strange and intriguing. Nintendo announced it just a few months ago at their June 2026 Direct, with a surprisingly quick release window also in 2026. So far, the only confirmed detail is that it will have a new art style – which isn’t surprising considering nearly three decades will have passed since the original game.
Fans are eagerly awaiting news on the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is potentially the only game that could rival the huge popularity of Grand Theft Auto 6. While we wait, one rumor about the remake can likely be dismissed – it won’t be a drastically different version of the beloved Nintendo 64 game from 1998.
The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Will Not Be Split In Two
A rumor about a potential remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time suggested it might split the story into two separate games – one focusing on young Link and the other on adult Link. While interesting, this idea could significantly alter the original game’s structure, which many fans cherish. It would depend heavily on how different the gameplay becomes between the two versions of Link, and such a big change would likely be controversial.
I’m so relieved! A fan named Genki found a new tagline for the remake: “Reborn across time.” It sounds like we’re getting one complete game, which is amazing! From what I understand, we’ll still be jumping forward and backward in time using the Master Sword and the Temple of Time, just like in Ocarina of Time. If that’s true, we might actually get to play the whole thing later this year, instead of waiting ages for a second part!
Let’s Be Honest, That Rumor Was Always Dumb
It was hard to believe the rumor, especially considering how Ocarina of Time constantly switches between young and adult Link. The rumor claimed that the original game’s ending would have shown child Link either using the Master Sword while Ganondorf laughed crazily, or repeating the entire story of Ocarina of Time before becoming an adult.
Some Zelda fans might like to see a remake of Ocarina of Time done similarly to Final Fantasy VII Remake, with expanded lore and characters presented as a sequel rather than a simple update. However, there’s no real evidence this will happen – it’s just speculation. The title “Reborn across time” suggests Nintendo is planning a single, definitive remake for 2026, which should reassure fans.
No matter what happens with a potential new version, fans will always cherish and be able to play the classic Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Remaking beloved games is always risky, particularly when developers try something significantly different than the original.
It will be fascinating to watch how closely fans examine the remake, and we’ll likely find out its direction soon. This is a bold move for Nintendo, possibly intended to connect with the new Legend of Zelda movie. Hopefully, both the remake and the movie will be successful and set a positive tone for the future of the franchise.
A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
2026-07-22 00:00