Nintendo Issues New Official Statement About Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Switch 2

Key Points:

• In 2026, Nintendo is celebrating significant milestones including the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, and the first anniversary of the Nintendo Switch 2.
• Nintendo of America President Devon Pritchard highlighted the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, exclusive to the Switch 2 in November, describing it as just the beginning of Nintendo's plans.
• Pritchard emphasized that Nintendo Switch 2 has already seen strong performance with both first-party and third-party games, outpacing competitors like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in exclusive releases during its first year.
• Beyond gaming, Nintendo is expanding partnerships, notably with Sony and Sony Pictures for the live-action Zelda movie, aiming to engage both existing fans and new audiences through diverse entertainment experiences.
• Nintendo's long-term strategy focuses on creating multi-generational experiences that maintain player engagement amid increasing entertainment options, positioning the Switch 2 and Zelda's anniversary as the start of a broader, sustained period of activity.