The Ocarina of Time remake launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, and pre-orders have been open since September 8. This guide lists what each version costs, what bonuses exist and where, and what the reported Amazon pre-order record does and does not prove.
Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Game | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (remake of the 1998 game) |
| Release date | November 5, 2026 |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 only |
| Pre-orders opened | September 8, 2026, after the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct |
| Digital price (US) | $59.99 (also listed as $60 / €60 / £50) |
| Physical price (US) | $69.99 |
| Players | 1 |
| Rating | ESRB Everyone 10+ (one source); PEGI 12 on the UK store page |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Developer | Not named in the sources checked |
Release Date: What The Sources Say
| Source | Date given |
|---|---|
| PlayNews | November 5, 2026 |
| Gfinity | November 5, 2026 |
| LevelUp | November 5 |
| AllThings.how | November 5, 2026 |
| Notebookcheck | November 12, 2026 (taken from a related article’s summary) |
Four outlets agree on November 5. The November 12 date appears only in a summary line within Notebookcheck’s article, so treat November 5 as the date to plan around and confirm it on the Nintendo Store page.
Price And Version Comparison
| Version | Price (US) | Format | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | $59.99 | Nintendo eShop download | Saves $10 compared to physical |
| Physical | $69.99 | Cartridge, not a code | First print run has textured foil cover art, while supplies last |
| Physical at Amazon | $10 pre-release discount reported | Cartridge | Per Notebookcheck |
| Physical at Best Buy | $69.99 | Cartridge | Midnight launch event reported |
For comparison, AllThings.how notes that Mario Kart World and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave are $79.99 physical.
The Limited Foil Cover
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| What it is | Textured, metallic-style foil cover art |
| Which copies | First batch of physical copies at launch |
| Availability | While supplies last |
| After the first run | Later shipments get a standard full-color cover |
| Stock | Vice reports many stores have already sold out |
Where To Pre-Order
| Store | Status |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Store (online) | Open since September 8 |
| Nintendo eShop | Open |
| Amazon | Listing live; reported #1 best-seller in US video games |
| Best Buy | Listing live; midnight launch event |
| Third-party retailers | May add their own bonuses closer to launch |
How To Pre-Order On The Nintendo Store
- Open the game’s Nintendo Store page and sign in with your Nintendo Account.
- Choose physical or digital.
- Complete checkout.
- Confirm that the order confirmation arrived. For digital, the account is tied to the download.
Nintendo’s own store offers no pre-order bonus and no collector’s edition, such as statues, art books or early-access tiers.
Pre-Order Bonuses
United States
| Bonus | Details |
|---|---|
| Limited foil cover | Select retailers, while supplies last |
| Retailer extras | None announced at the time of Vice’s report |
Japan (Famitsu list, via Vice)
Japan’s physical release includes an original art card set and a Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary sticker from the start. On top of that, each retailer has its own item:
| Retailer | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Amazon Japan | Acrylic coaster |
| Rakuten Books | Wooden diorama stand and cleaning cloth |
| Animate | Three double-sided triangular acrylic coaster stands |
| AmiAmi | Pass holder |
| AEON Style Online | Two domed pin badges |
| Ito-Yokado | Jute and canvas tote bag |
| Otakara Souko Group | Button badge |
| Gamers | Acrylic logo stand |
| GEO | Two-part acrylic charm |
| Joshin | Two die-cut stickers |
| Seven Net | Acrylic smartphone stand |
| Nojima | Paper tissue box cover |
| MrMax | Three acrylic charms |
| Yamada Denki Group | Character stickers |
| WonderGOO | Acrylic figure |
Quantities are limited and availability varies by listing. Check each store page for international shipping.
The Amazon Pre-Order Record
| Claim | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reported figure | More than 100,000 physical pre-orders on Amazon in 30 days |
| Rank | Best-selling game on Amazon’s US video games store |
| Comparison | Reportedly above GTA 6 and any 2026 title on that metric |
| Source of the data | A NeoGAF forum poster (LordOcidax), shared from one US retailer |
| GTA 6 comparison (Notebookcheck) | Figure |
|---|---|
| PS5 and Xbox Standard Edition sales on Amazon, last 30 days | About 11,000 |
| Reservations began | Late June |
| Estimated total units sold | 5.75 million (Sensor Tower) |
Limits of the comparison:
- The data covers one retailer (Amazon), not total sales.
- Zelda’s window is the last 30 days, while GTA 6 reservations have run over a longer period.
- Amazon does not track PlayStation Store or Xbox digital sales.
- The 100,000 figure comes from a forum post and was not confirmed by Amazon or Nintendo.
Related Hardware And Accessories
| Product | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console | October 29, 2026 | Green Joy-Cons with gold details; black and gold charging station with Triforce logo; game not included |
| Anniversary Pro Controller and case | Around the same time | Prices not announced |
| Pro Controller stand | Nintendo Store New York and San Francisco | Special item |
| Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo | 2027 | Unlock in-game masks |
| HORI playable ocarina and electric ocarina | Later in 2026 | Accessories |
| Special-edition console and Pro Controller | Sold at retail | Scalpers reported to be reselling |
What Changes In The Remake
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visuals | Full overhaul of Hyrule |
| Voice | Fully voiced cutscenes and expanded dialogue |
| Music | Symphonic orchestral score |
| Controls | Reworked camera and movement; motion aiming |
| Display | HDR on compatible TVs; TV, tabletop and handheld modes |
| Microphone ocarina | Play or hum a learned song near the console and Link performs it |
| Cloud saves | Supported through Nintendo Switch Online |
| ZELDA NOTES | Companion service in the Nintendo Switch App with progress tracking, a virtual ocarina and a daily quiz of 2,000+ questions |
FAQ
Can I play it on the original Switch? No. It is Switch 2 only.
Is physical a cartridge or a code? A cartridge.
Is there a pre-order bonus in the US? Only the limited foil cover at select retailers.
Does the anniversary console include the game? No, it is sold separately.
How many languages? PlayNews says 11 in the body text but also mentions Polish from the UK store page, so check your region’s store page.