Storage size of Ocarina of Time remake
The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 has a storage size of 27 gigabytes, according to a report from the Genki_JPN account on X, published on October 19, 2026. This is significantly larger than the original Nintendo 64 version, which was only 32 megabytes.Pre-order details and download card
Nintendo had already listed the estimated size of 27 gigabytes on its online store since the start of pre-orders in September. The download card for the remake, now available in Japanese stores, confirms this size.Enhancements in the remake
The remake includes enhanced graphics, expanded cutscenes, additional dialogues, and orchestral music, as detailed in a Nintendo Direct presentation on September 8. These additions contribute to the larger file size compared to the original game.Comparison with other Zelda titles
The remake weighs more than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which are 24.1 gigabytes and about 20 gigabytes respectively in their optimized versions for the Switch 2. However, it remains relatively reasonable compared to other games on the console.Other large games on the Switch 2
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are currently among the most voluminous games on the Switch 2, with sizes of 90.4 gigabytes and 91.5 gigabytes respectively. The upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation, expected to release on April 8, 2027, is anticipated to break this record.Position in the Zelda series
The Ocarina of Time remake becomes the largest main entry in the Zelda series to date, surpassing only a spin-off, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which weighs 43.5 gigabytes. The remake is set to release on November 5, 2026, exclusively on the Switch 2, and its 27 gigabytes will occupy about a tenth of the console's 256 gigabytes of internal storage.
