The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Release Date Leaked—It's Currently Set for December 2026

One of this year’s most anticipated projects, which still has no confirmed release date, is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—a remake of the same-titled game, released in 1998. It was announced this June during a Nintendo Direct, but the studio has yet to reveal any details about the upcoming title. Meanwhile, speculation about a possible release date for the remake has resurfaced.

As revealed via Beebom, citing a now-deleted Reddit post, the well-known Swiss retailer World of Games (WOG)—which previously leaked information about the release of Devil May Cry 5 on Switch, a leak that turned out to be true—has revealed that the Ocarina of Time remake will be released on December 1, 2026. This doesn’t quite align with Nintendo’s usual release schedule, as the date falls on a Tuesday, and the company typically releases its games on Thursdays or Fridays. Nevertheless, it’s possible that the game will ultimately be released around those dates, though this information should still be treated as a rumor.

There had also been rumors earlier that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time might be released a week before the launch of GTA 6, which is set for November 19. However, this report has not yet been confirmed either, but considering these rumors and the ones mentioned above, it is quite likely that Nintendo is looking into the possibility of releasing the remake toward the end of the year.

A film based on The Legend of Zelda is also in development, with a premiere set for April 30, 2027. It was recently announced Uli Latukefu, playing main antagonist Ganondorf, has joined the cast, alongside Dichen Lachman, Yvonne Strahovski, and the late Sam Neill, for whom this will be his final role—he managed to film his scenes before passing away last month. The lead roles in the film were played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Link) and Bo Bragason (Princess Zelda). The Legend of Zelda is directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake will release this year exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.