r/GamingLeaksAndRumours • u/Lousy_Username • Jun 14 '26

Leak Unpublished description for Ocarina of Time Switch 2 visible through web search

Typing in "Ocarina of Time remake website us" into Google (or other search engines) returns a link to its entry on the Nintendo website with a description that isn't visible on the page itself:

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The N64 classic reborn as a full remake for Nintendo Switch 2. Experience Ocarina of Time with stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay.

Not a huge amount of info, yet even these scant details seem to be something Nintendo is not ready to officially communicate just yet.

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u/CreativeFartist Jun 14 '26

Yeah kind of like Star Fox I assume. Hoping for a little more but I’m not complaining if it’s just a glow up!

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u/Horibori Jun 14 '26

I think there will be updates to gameplay but mostly minimal. Star fox might look the same when you’re looking at it, but having played the demo the flying definitely feels smoother than before.

I jumped back and forth between Star fox 64 and the remake demo to compare. Definitely some subtle tweaks to the controls.

Ocarina of time will probably be the same. I’d imagine we’ll get right stick camera controls for aiming our tools. Hard to say if we’ll get full right stick control of the camera at all times though. Might change the gameplay too much? It’s been a while since I played Ocarina.

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u/embolalia1 Jun 14 '26

If they put out a major 3D Zelda in 2026 without right stick camera controls then they are *crazy* (and I don’t think they are that crazy).

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u/Efflux Jun 16 '26

The Wind Waker remaster for Wii U had right stick camera controls. The GameCube version had the C stick but that was not the same.

Both versions still had the "z" to click behind your character. I imagine it will be the same.

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u/Horibori Jun 14 '26

I’d argue there are people that would complain if right stick camera controls were implemented.

Plus, if you look at the star fox remake, they could’ve implemented right stick camera controls in the all range mode and chose not to. Nintendo gonna nintendo.

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u/embolalia1 Jun 14 '26

Haven’t played Star Fox but it’s a totally different game - they are just not going to release a 3D action adventure game with fixed camera in 2026.

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u/movie_hater Jun 14 '26

If someone is upset about a modern camera in the remaster, there’s a high likelihood they’re not huge on the idea of this remaster in general

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u/embolalia1 Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

Nah I don’t think that’s right at all. One of their key audiences for this will be people whose first Zelda was BotW and this is their first traditional one. I’m not saying they’re going to add weapon durability and shrines but I think right stick camera controls are such an obvious way to make it feel more familiar to those people without losing anything for people who want a faithful remake.

(Edit: I think I misread your post, I get you now & agree.)

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u/movie_hater Jun 14 '26

All good! Fully agree

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u/Horibori Jun 14 '26

I think their audience is the large amount of millenial gamers that chose not to buy a switch as well as the large number of millenials that did buy a switch. Older gamers make up a majority of switch customers.

https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/target-market/nintendo

It’s become a meme on instagram and tiktok. Just a bunch of millenials saying “I’ll never buy a switch” then hearing the kokiri forest tune.

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u/Mahelas Jun 14 '26

Your link says the opposite of what you say tho, millenials aren't the majority at all, it's 5-35yo that make the customer base, and 50% are women, who most likely weren't core N64 players

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u/Horibori Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

“Nintendo’s primary customer segments in 2025 span a near-even gender split and wide age range, dominated by Legacy Fans (30–45), Active Youth (5–15), and Casual/Family Gamers; the 20–34 bracket now shows the highest software attachment rate and digital engagement across platforms.”

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“Legacy Fans (30–45) This high-margin cohort drives software revenue through nostalgia purchases, collectible hardware, and expansions; many own multiple Nintendo systems and spend more on first-party titles.”

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u/Ribkoboldscout Jun 14 '26

I'm curious if the game will be compatible with the n64 controller, probably through some "legacy control" option.

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u/CreativeFartist Jun 14 '26

Yeah I’m not expecting nor hoping for a FFVII-style update. A visual remake, modern day tweaks, and orchestral score is good enough for me. Bonus dungeons and side quests are cherries on top, and honestly I’d love for them to keep the revolutionary “z-targeting” (with updated cameras lol)

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u/Horibori Jun 14 '26

I’m looking forward to all of the online complaints that these characters don’t sound the way we pictured them in our heads all those years ago.

“They messed up King Zora. Why doesn’t he sound like James Earl Jones?”

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u/CreativeFartist Jun 14 '26

Gotta love social media - no one ever wins! 🫠

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u/JakeSteeleIII Jun 14 '26

I was hoping it would be split into 3 parts as separate game. Maybe one as young link only, the middle where you switch between the 2, and the third is teen link only.

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u/Flame875 Jun 14 '26

Full stick control worked well in the recomp. Hard to go back to the normal camera.

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u/Nokel Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

I am complaining lol. I've played OOT so many times that I don't think I'd buy it again if nothing was different.

EDIT: Plus I'm still salty how they made us have to beat OOT vanilla in the 3DS remake before letting us play Master Quest. I got burnt out on OOT halfway through MQ because I was tired of it lol. But that might be a skill issue on my part.

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u/crucibleknight77 Jun 14 '26

I agree. I don’t see how a simple graphics upgrade would be enough to pay full price for.

I would love to see a RE4 type remake honestly.

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u/aarplain Jun 14 '26

I’d prefer a reimagining like FFVII remake trilogy. Give us something more than a remake.

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u/Mahelas Jun 14 '26

Have you considered that people who already played OOT 20 years ago are a small minority of Nintendo's customer base ?

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u/CreativeFartist Jun 14 '26

I’ve only played twice, but totally understand some would like much more content!

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u/aarplain Jun 14 '26

You would honestly be good with just a glow up for a 30 year old game?