Nintendo has published official details for in-store midnight events tied to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch on November 5, 2026.
The remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic is receiving a coordinated retail rollout, with Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco hosting timed launch events that require reservations.
According to store pages on Nintendo's official website, attendees must reserve a spot to participate.
Reservations for the Nintendo New York event open on October 26, 2026, at 6 p.m.
ET, while reservations for Nintendo San Francisco begin the same day at 3 p.m.
PT.
Nintendo is using its Warp Pass reservation system for these events; Warp Pass requires a linked Nintendo Account to register.
Nintendo's notices make clear that these events will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and that a Warp Pass reservation is necessary to attend.
In journalistic terms: Nintendo advises that reservations via the Warp Pass system are required, attendees must sign in with a Nintendo Account to secure a spot, and in-person sales are subject to store capacity and first-come availability.
The in-person sale windows are staggered to align with local time zones.
On the East Coast, Nintendo New York will sell copies between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
ET on November 5, 2026.
On the West Coast, Nintendo San Francisco will conduct sales from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
PT on November 4, 2026.
Nintendo's event information indicates customers do not need to have pre-ordered the game in order to receive a copy during these windows, though availability is subject to on-site stock.
In addition to game copies, Nintendo will have additional units of select 40th Anniversary items available at the events, including the 40th Anniversary Switch 2 system, the 40th Anniversary Pro Controller, and the 40th Anniversary carrying case and screen protector.
Fans planning to attend should review the specific store pages for full terms, accessibility information, and any event-day instructions.
For players who prefer digital delivery, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will also be available on the Nintendo eShop at launch.
Prospective buyers planning to attend Nintendo New York or Nintendo San Francisco should create or confirm their Nintendo Account, be ready to use Warp Pass when reservations open on October 26, and monitor the official store pages for any last-minute updates.
The remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic is receiving a coordinated retail rollout, with Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco hosting timed launch events that require reservations.
According to store pages on Nintendo's official website, attendees must reserve a spot to participate.
Reservations for the Nintendo New York event open on October 26, 2026, at 6 p.m.
ET, while reservations for Nintendo San Francisco begin the same day at 3 p.m.
PT.
Nintendo is using its Warp Pass reservation system for these events; Warp Pass requires a linked Nintendo Account to register.
Nintendo's notices make clear that these events will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and that a Warp Pass reservation is necessary to attend.
In journalistic terms: Nintendo advises that reservations via the Warp Pass system are required, attendees must sign in with a Nintendo Account to secure a spot, and in-person sales are subject to store capacity and first-come availability.
The in-person sale windows are staggered to align with local time zones.
On the East Coast, Nintendo New York will sell copies between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
ET on November 5, 2026.
On the West Coast, Nintendo San Francisco will conduct sales from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
PT on November 4, 2026.
Nintendo's event information indicates customers do not need to have pre-ordered the game in order to receive a copy during these windows, though availability is subject to on-site stock.
In addition to game copies, Nintendo will have additional units of select 40th Anniversary items available at the events, including the 40th Anniversary Switch 2 system, the 40th Anniversary Pro Controller, and the 40th Anniversary carrying case and screen protector.
Fans planning to attend should review the specific store pages for full terms, accessibility information, and any event-day instructions.
For players who prefer digital delivery, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will also be available on the Nintendo eShop at launch.
Prospective buyers planning to attend Nintendo New York or Nintendo San Francisco should create or confirm their Nintendo Account, be ready to use Warp Pass when reservations open on October 26, and monitor the official store pages for any last-minute updates.
