Nintendo has confirmed the full voice cast for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026.
The announcement, first shared by Nintendo Everything, marks a significant audio update for the classic Nintendo 64 title: unlike the 1998 original, which featured only occasional grunts and exclamations, the new remake includes full voice acting for its cutscenes.
Complete voice cast for the Ocarina of Time remake
Nintendo Everything published the complete list of actors attached to the project.
The headline return is Matt Mercer, who reprises the role of Ganondorf after voicing the character in 2023’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The full credited cast is:
- Navi – Lisa Reimold
- Zelda / Sheik – Erica Mendez
- Ganondorf – Matt Mercer
- Great Deku Tree – Richard Epcar
- Saria – Suzie Yeung
- Kaepora / Rauru – Frank Todaro
- Impa – Laura Post
- Darunia – Josh Petersdorf
- Ruto – Anne Yatco
- Deku Tree Sprout – Deva Marie Gregory
- Nabooru – Cristina Vee
- Kotake / Koume – Reba Buhr
- Voice support – Daniel Bushey, Rachel Seeley, Danny Hunt, Haley Hanna Hunt
Journalistic summary of key notes
Nintendo Everything’s release confirms the studio’s direction to fully voice in-game cutscenes, a departure from the original 1998 release which had virtually no spoken dialogue.
The casting brings prominent voice actors with established franchise experience: Erica Mendez, credited as Princess Zelda and Sheik in the remake, has an extensive résumé across video games and anime, including work in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and roles within the Pokémon and Fire Emblem franchises.
Matt Mercer’s return as Ganondorf connects the remake with Nintendo’s more recent voice-casting choices, following his performance in Tears of the Kingdom.
The presence of seasoned performers such as Richard Epcar and Cristina Vee underscores Nintendo’s investment in a modern, cinematic presentation for this remake.
What this means for players and the Switch 2 launch
The decision to fully voice cutscenes aligns with contemporary remakes’ emphasis on narrative fidelity and accessibility.
With a confirmed November 5, 2026 release date for Nintendo Switch 2, the remake will be a flagship title for the platform’s early lifecycle.
Nintendo Everything’s cast disclosure provides the clearest picture yet of the remake’s production values and audio direction.
For players tracking Nintendo’s rollout of Switch 2 software and Nintendo Direct announcements, this cast reveal is a significant milestone for one of Nintendo’s most celebrated franchises.
The announcement, first shared by Nintendo Everything, marks a significant audio update for the classic Nintendo 64 title: unlike the 1998 original, which featured only occasional grunts and exclamations, the new remake includes full voice acting for its cutscenes.
Complete voice cast for the Ocarina of Time remake
Nintendo Everything published the complete list of actors attached to the project.
The headline return is Matt Mercer, who reprises the role of Ganondorf after voicing the character in 2023’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The full credited cast is:
- Navi – Lisa Reimold
- Zelda / Sheik – Erica Mendez
- Ganondorf – Matt Mercer
- Great Deku Tree – Richard Epcar
- Saria – Suzie Yeung
- Kaepora / Rauru – Frank Todaro
- Impa – Laura Post
- Darunia – Josh Petersdorf
- Ruto – Anne Yatco
- Deku Tree Sprout – Deva Marie Gregory
- Nabooru – Cristina Vee
- Kotake / Koume – Reba Buhr
- Voice support – Daniel Bushey, Rachel Seeley, Danny Hunt, Haley Hanna Hunt
Journalistic summary of key notes
Nintendo Everything’s release confirms the studio’s direction to fully voice in-game cutscenes, a departure from the original 1998 release which had virtually no spoken dialogue.
The casting brings prominent voice actors with established franchise experience: Erica Mendez, credited as Princess Zelda and Sheik in the remake, has an extensive résumé across video games and anime, including work in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and roles within the Pokémon and Fire Emblem franchises.
Matt Mercer’s return as Ganondorf connects the remake with Nintendo’s more recent voice-casting choices, following his performance in Tears of the Kingdom.
The presence of seasoned performers such as Richard Epcar and Cristina Vee underscores Nintendo’s investment in a modern, cinematic presentation for this remake.
What this means for players and the Switch 2 launch
The decision to fully voice cutscenes aligns with contemporary remakes’ emphasis on narrative fidelity and accessibility.
With a confirmed November 5, 2026 release date for Nintendo Switch 2, the remake will be a flagship title for the platform’s early lifecycle.
Nintendo Everything’s cast disclosure provides the clearest picture yet of the remake’s production values and audio direction.
For players tracking Nintendo’s rollout of Switch 2 software and Nintendo Direct announcements, this cast reveal is a significant milestone for one of Nintendo’s most celebrated franchises.
