Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Switch 2 2026 Monolith Rumor and Directs [2026]
Monday, September 21, 2026By Indie Kings | September 21, 2026
Updated September 21, 2026: A Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026, per NintendoWire headlines, with a Norwegian retailer listing pointing at Xenoblade studio Monolith Soft as developer. Two Nintendo Directs on September 8 and 9 should show more. Developer talk is rumor only.
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What is confirmed
Per NintendoWire front-page headlines on September 21, the Ocarina of Time remake is officially coming to Switch 2 in 2026. No date narrower than the year is in the headlines in hand.
Per the same outlet, a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct plus a General Direct were announced via Nintendo Today. Remake coverage sits alongside Splatoon Raiders and Elden Ring Switch 2 reviews on the same front page.
Nintendo has stayed coy on which internal teams build recent titles, per NintendoWire. Treat all developer talk below as rumor.
The Monolith Soft rumor
Per NintendoWire September 4, retailer Elkjøp in Norway listed Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft against the remake. The outlet frames it as the cat jumping out of the bag early, not a Nintendo confirm.
Monolith Soft assists on many Nintendo flagships, so the pairing is plausible but unproven. No Nintendo statement names the studio at draft time.
Related NintendoWire headline notes Winds and Waves map leaks plus new mon leaks for Gen 10. Busy season for Nintendo rumor mills generally.
| Claim | Status per NintendoWire |
|---|---|
| OOT remake Switch 2 2026 | Officially coming, per headlines |
| Monolith Soft develops | Rumor via Elkjøp listing only |
| Release date narrower than 2026 | Unconfirmed [NEEDS VERIFICATION] |
The September Direct doubleheader
Per NintendoWire September 4, Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct airs September 8 at 7am PT for about 30 minutes, with a General Direct September 9 at 7am PT. Both announced via Nintendo Today, per the same report.
Expect remake footage or date on the 8th if Nintendo follows past anniversary patterns. General Direct on the 9th covers the wider slate.
Our Hoenn ports draft tracks the parallel late September or October leak window. September is stacked for Nintendo catalog news.
- Sep 8: Zelda Direct, about 30 minutes.
- Sep 9: General Direct.
- Watch: Remake date, developer card, price.
What to watch
Watch the September 8 Direct for a date plus developer credit. That single card settles the Monolith question.
Watch eShop pricing against the $19.99 FireRed pattern for catalog ports. Remake pricing likely full-tier, not catalog-tier.
Watch our retro queue for Hoenn plus XD Gale of Darkness updates. Same announcement season.
| Signal | Settles |
|---|---|
| Sep 8 Direct developer card | Monolith rumor true or false |
| eShop listing with date | 2026 window narrowed |
| Price tier | Remake vs port positioning |
FAQ
Is the OOT remake confirmed?
Per NintendoWire headlines, yes for Switch 2 in 2026.
Is Monolith Soft developing?
Rumor only, per NintendoWire via an Elkjøp retailer listing.
When are the Directs?
Per NintendoWire, Zelda Direct September 8 7am PT plus General Direct September 9 7am PT.
What is the release date?
Unconfirmed narrower than 2026 at draft time.
Is NintendoWire official?
No. Fan press relaying Nintendo Today plus retailer listings.
How does this relate to Hoenn ports?
Same September news window. Separate rumor, separate verification.
Bottom Line
Remake is real for 2026, developer is rumor, Directs settle it. Watch September 8 before repeating the Monolith claim as fact.