2026 remake, N64, 3DS, Switch Online 3 sources
The 2026 Switch 2 remake is already out. Pick the version you actually own, then jump to the dungeon, song or shop note that matches it.
Three ways in
The Switch 2 remake launched on 5 November 2026 at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical in the US, according to Nintendo and Gematsu. Choose the remake guide for that release. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack instead provides the N64 game; use the Switch Online guide. For the 2011 handheld release and its Master Quest mode, use the 3DS guide.
What changed on Switch 2
Nintendo describes overhauled visuals, orchestral music, voiced and expanded cutscenes, enhanced jump and dash controls, and modern camera movement. Those features apply to the Switch 2 remake. OpenCritic reports a 95 top critic average and 100% critics recommend on 7 November 2026; see the review comparison for the distinction between these measures. Our dungeon index, song reference and version comparison route you to the relevant guide.
Questions
Can I play Ocarina of Time in the browser?
No official page embeds the game. Legal play is the Switch 2 shop, a cartridge, Switch Online's N64 library, or a 3DS cartridge.
Is the Switch 2 game the same as Switch Online?
No. Switch Online plays the 1998 game. The 2026 remake is a separate Switch 2 title.
Sources
- Nintendo US: release and features — checked 2026-11-07
- Gematsu: release announcement and US launch prices — checked 2026-11-07
- OpenCritic: current review aggregates — checked 2026-11-07
Limitation: public sources describe each release and may change after the check date.