Release date nears for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

The release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is approaching, though Nintendo has not officially confirmed the launch date for the Switch 2 version on its eShop. However, based on the company's past patterns, fans expect the game to launch at 00:00 local time on November 5 worldwide.

Time zone differences affect global release

Players in different regions will see the game become available at varying times due to time zone differences. For example, in North America, the release time is 00:00 in the easternmost time zone, meaning the game will be available at 12:00 AM ET on November 5, or 9:00 PM PT on November 4.

Release times vary globally

The remake will be released at different times across the world, with specific times listed for major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Beijing, and Tokyo. In France, the game will be available at midnight during the night of November 4 to 5.

Players can access the game early with region-switching tricks

Players who want to get a head start can use region-switching tricks, such as linking their Nintendo account to a different region or creating a new account. This method is familiar to many Switch and Switch 2 owners who have done so before for similar releases.

New Zealand trick requires specific payment methods

If players choose the New Zealand trick, they will need a New Zealand credit card or eShop cards to fund their New Zealand Nintendo account. This process can be cumbersome, requiring players to go through extra steps to access the game a day earlier.

Game size requires sufficient storage

The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time weighs 24.5 GB, so players should ensure they have enough space on their Switch 2 to install and play the game without issues.