Nintendo Removes Hidden Description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2

Nintendo has removed a hidden description for the new The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time title set for the Switch 2 console. The description was initially discovered by followers within the website code for the game's product page, leading to online discussions among fans before its subsequent removal.

The deleted text read: "The N64 classic reborn as a full remake for Nintendo Switch 2. Experience Ocarina of Time with stunning visuals, updated designs, and timeless gameplay." Fans interpreted the mention of "timeless gameplay" to suggest an experience, including the path through Hyrule, its dungeons, puzzles, and secrets, that would feel familiar to those who played the original.

Following its announcement during a recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, limited information has been released about the new Ocarina of Time version. The initial teaser trailer was brief, showcasing glimpses of a tapestry, a sleeping young Link, and a Triforce mark, establishing the game's art style but little else. This has led to fan speculation on whether the new version will be a complete reimagining or a shot-for-shot remake.

Another N64 game remake, Star Fox, is scheduled for release on Switch 2 this year, featuring similar gameplay with expanded plot sequences. Fans have also noted a voiceover at the start of Ocarina's trailer, suggesting the possibility of voice-acted dialogue in the remake. Nintendo has since replaced the detailed description with a more generic blurb stating, "The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!"

More details regarding the game are expected later this year, with its launch remaining broadly scheduled for 2026. Prior to the official unveiling, former Nintendo staff reportedly suggested that the company should have altered its plans due to an earlier leak, which made the reveal feel like a "foregone conclusion."

(Source: IGN)