Ocarina of Time Remake Adds Talking Fairies to Curb Navi's Interruptions
Previews of the Switch 2 remake show Navi can speak with interactive fairies in the overworld for hints, making her a more passive helper.
The The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake adds interactive fairies to its overworld that Navi can speak with to give Link hints and clues, according to previews published earlier this week and reported by screenrant.com. The new system appears to cut down on Navi's own talking points, leaving her a more passive helper than in the original.
The game is a faithful retelling of the 1998 original rather than a 1:1 remake, and it launches on Switch 2 in November.
Navi's role in the remake
In the original game, Navi was known for interrupting play with frequent lines aimed at pointing players toward their next objective. The remake's interactive fairies take on part of that hint-giving role, with Navi able to consult them in the overworld.
Nintendo has not detailed how the system works beyond what the previews showed. The original Ocarina of Time was released in 1998, and a remake of the game arrived on 3DS in 2011.
Quick answers
When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out?
The remake launches on Switch 2 in November.
What are the interactive fairies in the remake?
They are fairies in the overworld that Navi can speak with to give Link hints and clues, according to previews.
Is the remake a 1:1 recreation of the original?
No. It is described as a faithful retelling rather than a 1:1 remake.