Video games are a growing medium, which is weird to say, since they are the most profitable form of media at the moment. However, they continue to get better each year with masterpieces such as Red Dead Redemption 2. Despite modern games having massive open-worlds that take years to make, many fans agree that the greatest video game of all time is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a title from the 1990s. Part of the critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda franchise, this game follows Link in the kingdom of Hyrule, who must save the Princess Zelda from Ganondorf, the king of the Gerudo, who captured the young princess for his own goals. Link must travel between the present and future, taking on dungeons to summon the sages, which will bring about enough power to create part of the Triforce.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — One of the gaming world's most persistent rumors has finally been validated: Nintendo has officially announced a full-scale remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the upcoming Switch 2.

Slated for a 2026 launch, the announcement signals a massive homecoming for one of the most influential titles in gaming history.

Widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed games of all time, Ocarina of Time is no stranger to the remake treatment. This marks the second time Nintendo has breathed new life into the legend, following the 2011 release of Ocarina of Time 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, which introduced remastered visuals and streamlined gameplay for a new generation.

However, those expecting a comprehensive deep dive may be left wanting. Nintendo played its cards close to the chest, debuting only a cryptic, short-form trailer that offered a tantalizing but brief glimpse of the game, leaving the finer details of the remake shrouded in mystery.

The announcement arrives as The Legend of Zelda celebrates its landmark 40th anniversary. Nintendo is clearly leaning into a "year of Zelda," expanding the mythos beyond the console and onto the big screen with a highly anticipated live-action film. While the movie's production timeline has shifted several times, the release date has recently been moved up to April 30, 2027.

Video game adaptations have been hit or miss over the years, but more creators have shown dedication to the source material in recent years, which has helped to produce some more faithful remakes. One of the most universally lauded video game adaptations to come in recent years is the live-action Fallout show on Prime Video. The show has already released two full seasons, and it’s been renewed for a third, which is expected to film later this year. Most fans would agree that The Last of Us has also done a fine job adapting the series of critically acclaimed Naughty Dog games from the mind of Neil Druckmann. There is always a new video game adaptation to look forward to, and one of the biggest projects ever brought into live-action is officially coming next year.