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Updated · ComicBook.com · Jun 29
Nintendo Eyes September 2026 Gameplay Reveal for Switch 2 Zelda Remake
Updated
Updated · ComicBook.com · Jun 29

Nintendo Eyes September 2026 Gameplay Reveal for Switch 2 Zelda Remake

3 articles · Updated · ComicBook.com · Jun 29

Summary

  • September 2026 is the likeliest window for Nintendo to show gameplay from its Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time after this month’s 90-second teaser omitted in-game footage.
  • Nintendo’s usual three-Direct annual cadence underpins that expectation: a Partner Showcase ran in February, and a major Direct earlier in June unveiled the remake.
  • Gamescom in August remains the main earlier alternative because Nintendo has confirmed a sizable presence there, but the company rarely uses the event for major announcements.
  • The timing matters because the remake is already slated to launch before the end of 2026, suggesting a fuller gameplay presentation should arrive not long before release.

Insights

Is Nintendo splitting its biggest remake into two parts, setting a new precedent for its Switch 2 blockbusters?
Does Monolith Soft's rumored role in the remake signal a major directional shift for the Legend of Zelda series?
Will the Ocarina of Time remake be a faithful tribute or a radical reimagining for a new generation?