This year marks a major milestone for The Legend of Zelda IP, but one that has seemingly had very little fanfare from its parent company, Nintendo. That all changed today, as Nintendo dedicated a whole Direct broadcast to its long-running tale of heroes in green, mythical items of power, and the titular princess Zelda.
This was mostly focused on the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and the presentation also revealed new celebrations being held around the world. We’re also going to be brushing up on our musical skills, as Nintendo is going to sell an Ocarina instrument that you can use in the upcoming remake, which launches in November.
While we didn’t get a teaser for the upcoming live-action movie, we did get our first look at the logo for it.
And don’t forget, there’ll also be a Nintendo Direct on September 9. This one will be longer, at 45 minutes, and it’ll be followed by a Treehouse livestream featuring gameplay from select titles.
The Legend of Zelda movie
While we didn’t get a trailer, Nintendo did show off the official logo for The Legend of Zelda movie. Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto said that because the film is an original work inspired by the franchise, no additional subtitle was needed. The Legend of Zelda hits theaters on April 30, 2027.
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Prepare your wallet for Zelda merch
It wouldn’t be a Nintendo anniversary without some merchandise! A whole bunch of stuff is on the way, including collectibles, Lego, and more.
Additionally, a 40th-anniversary Zelda exhibition is coming to the Nintendo Museum in Japan.
The Zelda orchestra goes global
Legend of Zelda composer Koji Kondo briefly spoke about the franchise’s music and confirmed that a musical anniversary concert tour is headed around the world.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
Looking sharp! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a major glow-up for its remake. Legend of Zelda game designer Eiji Aonuma showed off several new features for the remake, including the option to jump and dive underwater. So far, the art direction focuses on stylized realism, with characters and locations featuring an incredible amount of detail.
“Processing speeds have come a long way since Nintendo 64, so the actions feel snappier and more satisfying,” Aonuma said during a combat sequence.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date
The game launches on November 5, because Nintendo has no fear of GTA 6.
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Ocarina of Time remake features motion controls
Remember the Fairy Slingshot from the original Ocarina of Time? It’s still here in the remake, but this time, you can use motion controls to aim your shots.
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Loading screens are still here
Loading screens are an intentional part of the remake, Aonuma said, which is certainly a choice. Anyway, here’s what the Hyrule Fields look like in this new version of the game. To get around quickly, you can hold down the A button to tumble and then break into a dash.
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The Ocarina of Time has a unique Switch 2 mechanic
Not only can Link manipulate time with the Ocarina, but it also has an extra feature unique to Switch 2: hum into your Switch 2 microphone, and the Ocarina in the game will replicate the sound.
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And you can take things a step further
There’ll also be two official Ocarina of Time replicas to buy, and the game will recognize your notes when you play it. You’ll have two options to choose from: a playable version for anyone wanting to flex their musician muscles and an electric version made by Hori that plays notes or entire songs at the mere press of a button.
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Are you taking Zelda Notes?
The Zelda Notes app is being expanded for the remake. It’ll allow players to track their progress, challenge them to find in-game locations using hint images, let them play a virtual ocarina, take a daily quiz with over 2,000 questions in total, and more.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake Amiibo
These two Amiibo will unlock special masks that can be worn in the game.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 and accessories revealed
This Zelda-themed Switch 2 console looks pretty spiffy, and it won’t be the only piece of Nintendo hardware getting a Hyrule makeover.
