The Nintendo Switch 2 game *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* was released on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Along with the release, a new video featuring Ren Meguro taking on Dodongo’s Cavern was unveiled, and two types of ocarinas that work with the game’s voice recognition feature have also gone on sale.
Switch 2 "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" Is Now Available! Ren Meguro Takes on Dodongo’s Cavern
To coincide with the release of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, a new video featuring Snow Man’s Ren Meguro ( @sn_meguro.ren_official ) playing the game has been released.
In the video, Ren Meguro controls Link as he takes on the dungeon “Dodonago’s Cave.”
"Ocarina of Time" and new merchandise linked to the game are now available
At Nintendo TOKYO, OSAKA, KYOTO, FUKUOKA, and Nintendo Store locations, the “Ocarina of Time”—a musical instrument you can actually play by blowing into—is now on sale.
HORI has also released the “Electric Ocarina of Time,” which you play by pressing buttons.
"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" supports voice recognition using the Nintendo Switch 2’s microphone.
When you play a melody on either of the two ocarinas, Link in the game will play the ocarina in sync with you.
The official "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" website has published sheet music and fingering charts for playing the ocarina.
In addition, new “The Legend of Zelda”-themed merchandise—including quilted totes, pins, mugs, and plates—is now available at various official stores and the Nintendo Store.
You can view the full product lineup on the Nintendo Store feature page.
Special Music Releases on "Nintendo Music"
"Nintendo Music," the music service for "Nintendo Switch Online" subscribers, is offering a special release of select tracks from this game.
You can enjoy tracks such as "Main Theme of the Plains of Hyrule," "Kakariko Village," and "Valley of Gerudo" on your smartphone, so be sure to check them out.
Icon Parts Now Available in “Missions & Gifts”
Icon parts themed after this game are now available as Platinum Point Gifts in "Nintendo Switch Online."
They will be distributed weekly for four weeks, from Thursday, November 5, 2026, through Thursday, December 3, 2 026.
You can redeem the icon parts via the "Nintendo Switch Online" app on a Nintendo Switch 2 or a standard Nintendo Switch console.
A "Nintendo Switch Online" membership and Platinum Points are required for redemption.
"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" Trailer Now Available! Embark on Link’s Adventure Across Time
In the trailer, you can see the world of Hyrule rendered in all-new graphics, as well as Link’s adventure, puzzle-solving, and action sequences in the dungeons.
If you’re just starting to play, why not check it out before setting off on your adventure?
For more details on *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, please visit the official website and follow The Legend of Zelda’s official X account ( @zeldaofficialjp ).