What Ocarina of Time Remake's Launch Means for You
Players can plan their download and playtime precisely, and the New Zealand trick offers a way to experience the remake early—though at an extra cost and effort. The in-store events also give fans a c…
Players can plan their download and playtime precisely, and the New Zealand trick offers a way to experience the remake early—though at an extra cost and effort. The in-store events also give fans a c…
Key points - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches at midnight local time on November 5. - North American players can play early via the New Zealand trick, with ET launch at 12am November 5. - The game file size is 24.5 GB on Switch 2. - In-store events are planned at Nintendo San Francisco and Nintendo New York. - The New Zealand trick requires NZ eShop funds and may cost more than USD pricing.
Timeline - November 4, 9pm PT: Game unlocks for Los Angeles and Pacific Time players. - November 5, 12am ET: Game unlocks for New York and Eastern Time players. - November 5, 12am GMT: Game unlocks for London and UK players. - November 5, 12am JST: Game unlocks for Tokyo and Japan players.
FAQ
Q: Can I play Ocarina of Time remake early using the New Zealand trick? A: Yes, by creating or linking a New Zealand Nintendo Account, you can access the game early. However, you'll need NZ eShop funds and may pay more than US pricing.
Q: What time does the game unlock in my region? A: It unlocks at midnight local time on November 5 in most regions. In North America, it's 12am ET, which is 9pm PT on November 4.
Q: How big is the download for Ocarina of Time remake? A: The game requires 24.5 GB of storage space on your Switch 2, so make sure you have enough room before launch.
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