If you were already excited about the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, brace yourself. According to prominent Nintendo insider Nate the Hate, two of the most requested games in the company's history are reportedly in active development for the platform: a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a brand-new Star Fox game. Both claims have since been backed up by Video Games Chronicle, which stated the reports "match with what VGC has heard from our own sources."
That kind of corroboration matters. Nate the Hate has a documented track record, having accurately leaked the Switch 2's reveal date ahead of Nintendo's official announcement. This isn't a random forum post.
Ocarina of Time's iconic world
What the Ocarina of Time remake actually means
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally launched on Nintendo 64 in November 1998. It redefined 3D action-adventure games and has spent nearly three decades sitting near the top of "greatest games ever made" lists. The idea of a proper remake, not just a port or an upscale, is the kind of thing Nintendo fans have been asking about for years.
According to Nate the Hate, the remake is targeting a release in "the second half of 2026, approaching the holidays if not the holidays." That timing lines up with two significant events: the Legend of Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary this year, and the live-action Zelda film currently scheduled for May 7, 2027. A major holiday release would serve as a natural lead-in to that movie.
What the insider couldn't confirm is the scope of the project. His words: "Maybe we get a 1:1 remake like akin to Demon Souls or maybe a remake that is free to explore design choices." That distinction is huge. A faithful rebuild of the original versus something reimagined in a modern engine like Breath of the Wild's are very different products, and right now nobody outside Nintendo knows which direction they've taken. Early details about the remake have started leaking online, though specifics about the final scope remain unconfirmed.
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Nintendo has not officially confirmed the Ocarina of Time remake or the new Star Fox game. All details currently come from insider reports and third-party corroboration, not official announcements.
Star Fox is coming back, and sooner than Zelda
The Star Fox situation is arguably just as surprising. The franchise has been effectively dormant since Star Fox Zero launched on Wii U in 2016, a game that arrived to mixed reception and never received a Switch port. Before that, Star Fox 2 was completed for SNES but shelved until the SNES Classic Edition brought it to the public in 2017. That's nearly a decade without a mainline entry.
Nate the Hate describes the new game as a "classic-style Star Fox game" with "very good" visuals and online multiplayer included. The reported release window is Summer 2026, which would put it ahead of the Ocarina of Time remake by several months. According to the IGN report, the game was originally intended as a surprise reveal following Fox McCloud's just-confirmed appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, where he will be voiced by Glen Powell.
The online multiplayer detail is worth paying attention to. Classic Star Fox games were primarily single-player experiences with competitive versus modes. A proper online multiplayer component would be a meaningful addition to the formula, assuming the reports are accurate.
The rest of Nintendo's reported 2026 slate
The leaks didn't stop at two games. According to Nate the Hate, Nintendo's summer window is reportedly packed:
- Splatoon Raiders (described as an adventure spinoff)
- Rhythm Heaven: Groove
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
- A new Nintendo Switch Sports entry
- Switch 2 Editions of Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade 2
Late 2026 is then expected to feature FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods alongside the Ocarina of Time remake.
One notable absence from the 2026 lineup: a new 3D Mario game. Nate the Hate says Nintendo's follow-up to Super Mario Odyssey, which launched in 2017, is in development but won't arrive until 2027. That's a long wait for fans of the franchise, though it does mean Nintendo's biggest IPs are spread across two years rather than cannibalizing each other.
As for when any of this gets officially announced, the insider suggests Nintendo won't hold a general Direct broadcast until June 2026. So the confirmed news may still be months away.
Before vs. after: Switch 2's lineup just changed shape
Before these reports, the Switch 2's 2026 catalog looked solid but not spectacular. The Duskbloods was the headline exclusive, with various ports and Nintendo Switch Editions filling the gaps. The picture now looks considerably different if even half of these leaks prove accurate.
The Ocarina of Time remake in particular carries serious weight as a potential system-seller. Ocarina is one of those titles that defined what 3D game design could be when it released nearly 28 years ago, and a modern rebuild would attract both longtime fans and players who never experienced the original. Nintendo's June Direct, whenever it arrives, is shaping up to be one of the most watched in years. Keep an eye on the latest gaming news as more details emerge in the months ahead.
