Aonuma: Some Ocarina of Time Remake Devs Never Played the Original
Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma told Japan Today that younger team members brought fresh ideas to the Nintendo remake, due November 5, 2026.
Some members of the development team behind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake have never played the original Nintendo 64 game, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma said in an interview with Japan Today.
Aonuma said the younger developers' fresh ideas helped shape how the remake adapts the game and makes it fun with the controls in hand. He did not name the team members involved.
The remake adds new features, updated controls, dungeon changes and side quests, along with a dedicated jump button. Players will also be able to hide the user interface.
Aonuma said he is nervous about the remake's release because of the original game's importance to the franchise. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is scheduled to launch on November 5, 2026, and carries an ESRB rating of Everyone 10+.
Built on a 1998 landmark
The original Ocarina of Time was released in 1998 and remains one of the highest-rated video games of all time. Aonuma worked on it alongside Shigeru Miyamoto and later directed Majora's Mask.
Quick answers
When does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake come out?
It is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
What is the ESRB rating for the Ocarina of Time remake?
The remake is rated Everyone 10+.
What new features does the Ocarina of Time remake add?
It includes new features, updated controls, dungeon changes, side quests, a dedicated jump button and the option to hide the user interface.