Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Video Game - 045496906788

Nintendo 045496906788 Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Video Game

Nintendo brings The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to Nintendo Switch 2 as a ground-up remake of Link's 1998 adventure. This physical edition, model 045496906788, returns to Hyrule as Ganondorf attempts to steal the Triforce from the Sacred Realm and conquer the world. Link must rise as the hero of time and stop him. Built for single-player adventure in TV, tabletop or handheld mode, the journey welcomes longtime fans back to a beloved quest while offering newcomers a modern entry into the series. The first physical production also gives collectors a distinctive presentation through textured foil cover art, offered only while supplies last.¹

More than simple emulation or a visual remaster, this release renews the adventure with completely overhauled visuals and revised material textures. Expanded dialogue and voiced story scenes give its characters and turning points greater presence, while refreshed sound and symphonic orchestral music add new scale to the journey. Snappier actions, smoother play and faster load times help the classic quest feel more responsive as Link travels across a remade Hyrule.

Exploration is more direct with modern controls that let Link jump and run freely, plus Right Stick camera movement for a clearer view of the path ahead. Remodeled places, added environmental detail and a day/night cycle that keeps moving even in towns make the kingdom feel more dynamic. Threads of Time keeps the unfolding story and next objective within reach, building an illustrated tapestry as the adventure progresses. Players can even use the Nintendo Switch 2 built-in microphone to hum songs Link has learned or play them with supported ocarina instruments, bringing the game's signature music into the way they interact with Hyrule.²

Key Features

The Legend Reborn for a New Generation

Material textures have been remade throughout the adventure, and improved responsiveness keeps swordplay and exploration moving with less interruption. Newly refreshed audio details complement the orchestral score, helping familiar moments land with renewed energy.

A More Immersive Hyrule

Locations have been remodeled with additional environmental detail, while expanded character conversations add more context to the journey. Fully voiced cutscenes strengthen the story presentation, and the continuing day/night cycle allows time to advance within towns.

Greater Movement and Control

New button commands free Link to jump and run instead of relying only on contextual movement. Direct Right Stick camera control makes it easier to survey surroundings, follow routes and choose a viewing angle while exploring.

Threads of Time

Players can check completed story events and see the next objective whenever they need direction. As the quest unfolds, a tapestry fills in to create an illustrated record of Link's progress.

Play Ocarina Tunes

Once Link has learned a melody, the game can respond to the player humming it near the built-in microphone. Supported instruments can also be used to perform the music and prompt Link to play the corresponding song.²

ZELDA NOTES

The Nintendo Switch App companion experience offers a chronological activity log, daily statistics and image-based location challenges. Its touchscreen ocarina supports guided, automatic and free-play performance, music scores can be shared by QR code, and a quiz bank of more than 2,000 questions tests knowledge of the adventure.³

Features

• The Battle for Hyrule Begins
  Guide Link against Ganondorf in a single-player quest to protect the Triforce and save the kingdom.
• Completely Overhauled Presentation
  Rebuilt visuals, added dialogue, voiced cinematics and orchestral music reimagine the classic adventure.
• Improved Performance
  Quicker actions, shorter loading and smoother gameplay create a more responsive experience.
• Free Movement and Camera Control
  Jump and run commands pair with Right Stick viewing for more direct navigation.
• Dynamic Hyrule
  Redesigned places, richer surroundings and time that continues through towns make exploration more lively.
• Threads of Time
  Review the story and current goal while watching a visual record take shape throughout the quest.
• Microphone Ocarina Play
  Trigger learned melodies by humming or using a supported instrument near the system microphone.²
• ZELDA NOTES - Today's Record
  Organizes daily activities and statistics such as defeated enemies into a chronological log.³
• ZELDA NOTES - Gossip Quest
  Use a hint image on a smart device to find an in-game location and earn points toward music scores.³
• ZELDA NOTES - Play Ocarina
  Practice on a touchscreen virtual instrument with guided, automatic and free-play options, then share scores through QR codes.³
• ZELDA NOTES - Ocarina of Time Quiz
  Take a daily quiz from more than 2,000 questions, with in-game rupees providing additional attempts.³
• amiibo Support
  Compatible Legend of Zelda series figures provide in-game extras, with announced Young Link and Young Zelda figures able to unlock retro-style masks.⁴
• Save Data Cloud
  Back up game progress through the supported Nintendo Switch Online feature.⁵
• Surround Sound
  Linear PCM support adds multichannel audio to compatible setups.
• HDR Output
  Compatible televisions can display the adventure with HDR output.
• Commemorative First-Print Packaging
  The initial physical run uses textured foil cover art for a special presentation.¹

Footnotes:

¹ Special textured-foil physical packaging is limited to the first print run and is available while supplies last.

² Compatible ocarina products are separate products and are not included with the physical game.

³ ZELDA NOTES requires a Nintendo Account, persistent internet connection and a compatible smart device. Data charges may apply.

⁴ amiibo figures are sold separately. The announced Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo figures are scheduled for 2027.

⁵ A Nintendo Switch Online membership is sold separately and is required for the cloud-backup feature.

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