New leaks indicate that Nintendo may release the first gameplay trailer for the long-awaited remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on September 9, aiming for a final release of the game by the end of 2026. The initial reveal of the project took place during a Nintendo Direct presentation in June.
Considered one of the greatest achievements in video game history, the Zelda franchise’s pioneering 3D adventure is consistently voted one of the most influential titles of all time. Originally released in 1998, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time appears on several best games lists and has been re-released numerous times.
Still in 2011, Ocarina of Time received a complete recreation for the Nintendo 3DS, consolidating itself as one of the best-selling games on the portable platform. Now, expectations revolve around a new trailer for this recent remake of Nintendo’s acclaimed title, fueling the rumors.
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Nintendo leaker Nash Weedle has released more details about the Ocarina of Time remake. In a recent podcast episode, Weedle stated that the gameplay trailer is scheduled for September 9th. Rumors also suggest that no further information will be shared before then, and a playable demo could appear at the Tokyo Game Show later in September, keeping the remake’s release date before the end of 2026, with no specific day confirmed.
With the arrival of the new gameplay trailer, fans hope to have a clear idea of the innovations that the remake will bring compared to previous versions. The 3DS edition has already implemented significant improvements, such as item management via the touch screen, making challenges like the Water Temple easier. It is speculated that the new version could use the Joy-Con 2’s motion sensors for features similar to the 3DS’s gyroscopic controls for items such as the Bow and Hook.
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Despite the scarcity of official details from Nintendo, other leaks have already provided information about the new release of Ocarina of Time. An advertisement on an Asian retailer indicated that the pre-order price for the remake would be US$59.99, lower than the usual US$70 for Switch 2 titles. A listing on a major games store, in turn, suggested the start of pre-orders for August 4th.
Leaks related to the Ocarina of Time remake also offer clues about the future of the renowned franchise. Many of these rumors are accompanied by information about a new 2D Zelda game, possibly starring Ganondorf and with a visual style similar to Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Additionally, there is speculation about an upcoming main title in the series, designed as an open-world adventure with the possibility of “travel between dimensions” as a central focus. With the franchise’s 40th anniversary approaching, Zelda fans have good reason to look forward to big news from Nintendo.