Nintendo previously had some new information about the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake that was accessible to read via a quick Google search. The description read “The N64 classic reborn as a full remake for Nintendo Switch 2. Experience Ocarina of Time with stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay.” This has now been taken down and replaced with the more generic “The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!”
Nintendo has removed and replaced Zelda Ocarina of Time remake description
Whhhyyy 😢
Because obviously it will have boring visuals, old design and dated gameplay.
Bait used to believable lmao
As a Switch(1) owner I’m quite upset there isn’t an original Switch version being released. It is like they completely abandoned that game system and forcing folks to make the unnecessary and expensive upgrade. Talk about planned obsolescence! This isn’t like going from the NES to 64 to Wii. This is literally the same console with some retouching. Shame!
As a day-one owner of the N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Switch, and now the Switch 2, your “planned obsolescence” argument is weak. 150 million people owned a Switch 1, your $250 investment means nothing in the grand scheme of things.
The original Switch launched in March 2017. By the time many of these Switch 2 exclusives arrive, Nintendo will have supported the platform for roughly 9 years. That’s actually an unusually long run for a gaming console.
For comparison:
• NES: ~1985–1990 (5 years before SNES)
• SNES: ~1990–1996 (6 years)
• N64: ~1996–2001 (5 years)
• GameCube: ~2001–2006 (5 years)
• Wii: ~2006–2012 (6 years)
• Wii U: ~2012–2017 (5 years)
• Switch: ~2017–2025/26 (8–9 years)
The Switch has already had a longer primary lifespan than most Nintendo systems.
The progression looked roughly like this:
• GameCube → PowerPC architecture
• Wii → enhanced GameCube architecture
• Wii U → enhanced PowerPC architecture derived from the Wii/GameCube lineage
So your argument about the Switch being the only generation where the architecture remained similar is absolutely false.
It’s people like you trying to hold back and not invest in the companies you enjoy that are, in turn, hurting everyone else who is a fan of the company and wants more innovation. Your unwillingness to contribute to the future, while expecting Nintendo to continually invest in a system they’ve already supported for nearly a decade, is diabolical.
Honestly, your take comes from a very entitled point of view.
This is projection. The switch is also marketed as a handheld device which Nintendo has consistently had back ported capabilities for their handheld devices, 2 generations after the Gameboy you could still play games on a GBA SP, same with GBA through DS Lite, let’s not try and hide the fact Nintendo is greedy and the switch 2 isn’t some revolutionary change. Now if you want to make the argument that there has been many options to play OoT on other devices thats a different story
Dang, who went pee pee in your cereal system?
The Switch is 9 years old. Cry me a river that they’re making exclusive games for their new system that’s a year old already. I don’t think you know what planned obolecense means because you aren’t using it correctly.
The first switch has a 10 year lifespan. What do you want? I own both and while it may seem like Switch 2 is just some “replenishing”, I can assure you its not the same performance wise. Its a upgrade for sure, while it may look the same to simple people.
Simple people? Says the guy using his IRL name in all caps. And it might be an upgrade, but it’s barely one. Definitely not one big enough to justify the price difference. The “HDR” implementation is fake, which is why it’s difficult to calibrate, DLSS runs on what is essentially the “ultra performance” profile, the screen is slower than the OG Switch, especially when compared to the OLED, and there’s not a single game that makes use of the 120Hz refresh rate since they’re all still locked at 60 frames in order to meet performance promises. In short, you got duped, and instead of admitting that, you’re doubling down on your bad purchasing decision, and allowing Nintendo to fan those cheeks wider. This is coming from someone who’s been owned, and played, their consoles for nearly 40 years. I know anti-consumer tactics when I see them by this point.
You hit the nail right on the head, my friend!
Lmao, so when the PS3 came out and the PS2 was abandoned that was planned obsolence? Its new technology. Nintendo has reached their maximum with the original Switch and started a new generation just like every other console manufacturer has. Theres a lot to not be happy with, but this isnt it.
Def not the same console. If you had a Switch 2, you’d know that. And ofc its dead. Its a 10 year old system. As with all systems, eventually support ends and goes all in on new hardware. Ridiculous comment.
Stop being broke and buy a switch 2
I’m so sick of these comments like, “This is a soulless, inferior version of the Ocarina of Time”, like, dude, we don’t even know what this remake is going to look like, and you’re already writing it off as if Nintendo had completely ruined it.
You guys are coping REALLY hard right now even when people are holding their breath 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m still picking this up since i already beated og OoT several times, so im qualified to invest into it.
My suspicion is that they took it down because people were reading into “updated designs” and interpreting it to mean that they have overhauled the entire game a la FFVII Remake.
I’m starting to wonder if this is just like Star Fox with it being the same game, with an updated graphics engine. I am hoping for something more.
Personally? I just want the cut content from the OG. Give me abilities from the 7 medalions instead of just the 3 spells they got repurposed into, give me the Light Temple, and some sword techniques like WW/TP.
If the cutscene was in engine, like it was in the original OOT…..then we know EXACTLY what the game is going to look like. Whether it is soulless or not will be determined once we see the gameplay and feel of the game. But we already know exactly what it will look like. It wasnt that great either. However, it thankfully didnt look like BoTW and TOTK. So that is nice.
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Man.. you just know this will be a 1:1 remake with barely anything new.
I’d be surprised if there’s more effort put into this than the Star Fox remake. So I’m just expecting similar to that:
bare minimum, probably made the game easier at the same time, Nintendo’s speciality.
Uhh, Zelda remakes usually go above and beyond with new content and gameplay changes, so I don’t think it will be 1:1. Nintendo wouldn’t pull a Sony and remake the last of us with less content at 70$.
I see you’re not interested on them bringing over the HD ports of the GCN Zeldas
That’s fine, Twilight Princess deserved the high profile remake anyways
Since when was ocarina of time every not easy? I see no way how they could make it any easier?
As if Ocarina of Time was even remotely difficult to begin with. People only found it hard as kids BECAUSE they were kids. It’ll feel easier now because you’re 40 and played Elden Ring 3 years ago. Obviously.
I think i speak for everyone when I say all we want is romance options for Navi.
Still the same game. Completely pointless in my eyes.
If it’s just a graphical fidelity update then it’ll be a disappointment. This is their opportunity to expand on what’s already there or add to it. We’ve all already played OoT, and with it being labeled as “Greatest game of all time” for nearly 3 decades I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t played so it’s not like they need to reintroduce it for a new generation
The removal of “updated designs” makes me think there will be more than just modern graphics and QoL changes and they’re trying to keep that tidbit hidden. Maybe some dungeons or other areas will see some redesigns? “Design” doesn’t just mean appearances.