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Nintendo has launched a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, ending years of speculation about whether the 1998 N64 classic would be revived. The original game, which introduced mechanics like horseback riding, sword-and-shield combat and enemy lock-on targeting, remains the highest-rated title in Metacritic's history and was once called 'the biggest game of the decade' by IGN.
Costco is selling the digital remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for $54.99, a $5 discount off the standard price, available to its members. The deal comes after other retailers had already offered preorder discounts on the Switch 2 exclusive title before its release.
Nintendo has put out a remastered version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, prompting renewed interest from longtime fans and newcomers alike. The Verge's Installer newsletter highlights the remake alongside other recent releases like the Godzilla Minus Zero sequel.
Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was extracted and shared online the same day it officially released, according to a report citing the jailbreak tool ns2jb. Both the original 1.0.0 release and its 23GB 1.1.1 update reportedly leaked, though early cartridges reaching buyers' homes days before launch had already let footage surface online by November 1. PC emulation of the game remains broken, with users reporting black screens, washed-out graphics and other rendering issues.
Nintendo's newly released remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has already been extracted and run on PC using the week-old Lichii emulator, according to footage shared by Unreal Gaming PC. Centro Leaks posted screenshots of extracted character models and assets, and a user known as NotRexed says they've begun early work on a separate PC recompilation project.
Google has launched a search Easter egg tied to Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, releasing Thursday. Searching "Zelda" or "Master Sword" on Google.com shows the Master Sword icon, which when clicked triggers an animation reverting the page to a 1998-style design, complete with the old "Google!" logo and classic blue-link layout. The retro view, free of ads or AI overviews, reverts to the current Google Search once a new query is entered.
Searching 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' on Google now reveals an animated Master Sword icon that, when clicked, transforms the results page into a retro 1998-style layout with old Google branding. The throwback page shows a curated list of seven links, including Nintendo's official Zelda site, Wikipedia, and Amazon listings, rather than live search results. The feature works on both desktop and mobile and coincides with the upcoming release of the Ocarina of Time remaster.
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI and Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are both scheduled to arrive within weeks of each other in November 2026. Circana estimates 29% of US gamers intend to buy GTA VI, with analyst Mat Piscatella suggesting the title could drive console upgrades, while most other major releases have shifted their dates to avoid competing with it.
Secondhand prices for Super Nintendo cartridges have risen substantially over the past decade, with titles like Zelda: A Link to the Past roughly doubling in average price since 2010 to around $45. Super Metroid, a frequent feature at speedrunning marathons like Awesome Games Done Quick, now sells for about $90, while original copies of Super Mario RPG trade for roughly the same price as its 2023 Nintendo Switch remake.
A WIRED gift guide for moms recommends items including a Troubadour AirPods case, the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $449 alongside games like Pokopia and the upcoming Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and budget-friendly titles such as Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria. It also mentions a Steam Machine starting at $1,049 and touches on photo-related gift ideas for preserving family memories.
A Show HN post presents a chronological walkthrough of the Legend of Zelda timeline, tracing events from Skyward Sword through games like Minish Cap, Four Swords, A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons/Ages, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes and Link's Awakening, up to Ocarina of Time. It summarizes each game's plot and how they connect across Nintendo's official branching timeline structure.
CNET previewed an early build of Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, priced at $60. The hands-on session covered the game's opening in Kakariko village, where Link now has new abilities including jumping and swimming, alongside new voice acting and updated character animations. The writer described the remake as closely following the original game's structure while visually resembling the style of Link's Awakening, Echoes of Wisdom, and Breath of the Wild.