Bandai Namco Confirms Art and Visual Asset Role on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake for Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco has publicly confirmed its contribution to Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake, developed primarily by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 and released on November 5, 2026, lists Bandai Namco among external studios that provided support during production.
Other credited collaborators include Monolith Soft.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 represents one of Nintendo’s high-profile returns to a classic title on next-generation hardware.
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 led the project as the primary developer; Monolith Soft and other partner studios assisted in various capacities.
Bandai Namco — widely known in game development and publishing — has confirmed a focused role on the project’s visual and artistic elements.
What Bandai Namco said (rewritten)
On its official product page, Bandai Namco stated that the studio contributed to the remake by producing portions of the game's artwork and visual assets.
The company clarified that its responsibilities included work on characters, environments, animations, cutscenes and user interface elements, among other visual components.
Verified details and developer credits
- Title: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (remake)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Primary developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
- Contributing studios: Bandai Namco, Monolith Soft, plus other collaborators listed in official credits
- Release date: November 5, 2026
Why this matters
Credits and partner disclosures are important for understanding modern AAA development, where primary studios frequently collaborate with specialized teams for art, animation and UI.
Bandai Namco’s confirmation highlights the role external partners play in realizing large-scale remakes for platforms such as the Nintendo Switch 2.
For readers tracking developer involvement and post-launch support, the official credits page from Bandai Namco and Nintendo’s published materials remain the primary sources for confirmed contributions and studio roles.
Bandai Namco has publicly confirmed its contribution to Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake, developed primarily by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 and released on November 5, 2026, lists Bandai Namco among external studios that provided support during production.
Other credited collaborators include Monolith Soft.
Background and context
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 represents one of Nintendo’s high-profile returns to a classic title on next-generation hardware.
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 led the project as the primary developer; Monolith Soft and other partner studios assisted in various capacities.
Bandai Namco — widely known in game development and publishing — has confirmed a focused role on the project’s visual and artistic elements.
What Bandai Namco said (rewritten)
On its official product page, Bandai Namco stated that the studio contributed to the remake by producing portions of the game's artwork and visual assets.
The company clarified that its responsibilities included work on characters, environments, animations, cutscenes and user interface elements, among other visual components.
Verified details and developer credits
- Title: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (remake)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Primary developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
- Contributing studios: Bandai Namco, Monolith Soft, plus other collaborators listed in official credits
- Release date: November 5, 2026
Why this matters
Credits and partner disclosures are important for understanding modern AAA development, where primary studios frequently collaborate with specialized teams for art, animation and UI.
Bandai Namco’s confirmation highlights the role external partners play in realizing large-scale remakes for platforms such as the Nintendo Switch 2.
For readers tracking developer involvement and post-launch support, the official credits page from Bandai Namco and Nintendo’s published materials remain the primary sources for confirmed contributions and studio roles.
