Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Faithful World Map Ahead of November Launch
Nintendo has released an official world map for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, confirming that the game’s geography remains largely faithful to the 1998 original. The new map, styled on yellowed parchment, shows similar placements for major areas like Hyrule Castle and Death Mountain. The remake is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026.
Key points
- Nintendo shared a new world map for the Ocarina of Time remake, featuring a vintage, parchment-style design.
- The map includes flags representing the Kokiri, Zora, Gorons, Hylia, and Gerudo tribes.
- Major locations such as Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain, and Kakariko Village are positioned similarly to the 1998 original.
- The remake will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026.
- Pre-orders for the game are currently available on Amazon.
Background
This release follows earlier announcements during the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, which showcased gameplay features like jumping, swimming, and real-time day-night cycles. Previous reports also indicated that the game will support docked VRR and include interactive ocarina features, with pricing expected to be around $59.99 digitally and $69.99 physically.
Why it matters
The release of the world map provides reassurance to fans that the remake will maintain the core structure and geography of the beloved original, while confirming the November 5 launch date for the Nintendo Switch 2.
What to watch
Players can pre-order the game now, with the official release scheduled for November 5, 2026. Further details on gameplay mechanics and features may be revealed in the lead-up to the launch.
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