Rumors that a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is in development have re-emerged following remarks attributed to leaker Nash Weedle on the Attack Da Backlog podcast.
The original Ocarina of Time, released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, is one of Nintendo's most influential titles; any talk of a modern reimagining draws significant attention across the industry.
This article summarizes the reported claims, places them alongside verified historical context, and clarifies what is confirmed versus what remains unverified.
On the podcast, Nash Weedle reportedly described the alleged project as a large-scale reimagining rather than a simple remaster.
Paraphrasing the leaker's statements: he said sources described the remake as being developed on a scope similar to Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake, intended for Nintendo's next-generation hardware commonly referred to online as "Switch 2," and that development involvement from Nintendo-owned studio Monolith Soft was mentioned.
He also suggested the project might release in multiple parts and indicated an announcement could arrive during a June 2026 Nintendo Direct, with a potential late-2026 release window.
These points are claims made by the leaker and have not been confirmed by Nintendo or any involved studio.
Verified context and developer history: Monolith Soft is a Nintendo subsidiary known primarily for the Xenoblade Chronicles series and other large-scale RPG work.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2020 as a multi-part, narrative reimagining of its 1997 RPG; that project is often cited as a modern example of remaking a classic with expanded scope.
Nintendo's most recent high-profile Zelda remake is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, rebuilt by Grezzo and released for Nintendo Switch in 2019; that project kept the original structure while refreshing visuals and select design elements.
Industry reporting standards require caution: Nintendo has not issued any official announcement regarding an Ocarina of Time remake.
Historically, Nintendo announces major Zelda news through Nintendo Direct presentations and official press releases.
Until Nintendo or a confirmed developer releases details, reports from independent leakers should be treated as unverified.
What to watch next: official Nintendo channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo Newsroom remain the primary sources for confirmed announcements.
For now, the claims attributed to Nash Weedle add to an active rumor conversation but do not constitute verified news.
Fans and industry observers should await confirmation from Nintendo or credited development studios before drawing conclusions.
The original Ocarina of Time, released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, is one of Nintendo's most influential titles; any talk of a modern reimagining draws significant attention across the industry.
This article summarizes the reported claims, places them alongside verified historical context, and clarifies what is confirmed versus what remains unverified.
On the podcast, Nash Weedle reportedly described the alleged project as a large-scale reimagining rather than a simple remaster.
Paraphrasing the leaker's statements: he said sources described the remake as being developed on a scope similar to Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake, intended for Nintendo's next-generation hardware commonly referred to online as "Switch 2," and that development involvement from Nintendo-owned studio Monolith Soft was mentioned.
He also suggested the project might release in multiple parts and indicated an announcement could arrive during a June 2026 Nintendo Direct, with a potential late-2026 release window.
These points are claims made by the leaker and have not been confirmed by Nintendo or any involved studio.
Verified context and developer history: Monolith Soft is a Nintendo subsidiary known primarily for the Xenoblade Chronicles series and other large-scale RPG work.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2020 as a multi-part, narrative reimagining of its 1997 RPG; that project is often cited as a modern example of remaking a classic with expanded scope.
Nintendo's most recent high-profile Zelda remake is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, rebuilt by Grezzo and released for Nintendo Switch in 2019; that project kept the original structure while refreshing visuals and select design elements.
Industry reporting standards require caution: Nintendo has not issued any official announcement regarding an Ocarina of Time remake.
Historically, Nintendo announces major Zelda news through Nintendo Direct presentations and official press releases.
Until Nintendo or a confirmed developer releases details, reports from independent leakers should be treated as unverified.
What to watch next: official Nintendo channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo Newsroom remain the primary sources for confirmed announcements.
For now, the claims attributed to Nash Weedle add to an active rumor conversation but do not constitute verified news.
Fans and industry observers should await confirmation from Nintendo or credited development studios before drawing conclusions.