Report: Nintendo to open pre-orders for Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake August 4
According to reports, Nintendo will open pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on August 4. A dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation may also occur around Gamescom.
A remake of the classic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time may be heading to Nintendo platforms soon. According to reports, U.S. retailer GameStop briefly listed the game for pre-order with a start date of August 4.
The information, initially shared by a Reddit user, was quickly removed from GameStop's listing. However, the initial report has fueled speculation that the remake will be Nintendo's key release for the holiday season.
Industry insiders suggest that Nintendo may officially announce pre-order details during an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation. Following the release pattern of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which had a 3-4 month gap between its announcement event and launch, the Ocarina of Time remake could potentially arrive in October or November.
Nintendo's schedule appears open in August and September, with the exception of their participation in Gamescom. This timing makes it plausible for the company to host a dedicated Direct presentation before or during the major gaming event to reveal a new trailer and confirm the release date.
The potential announcement comes as Nintendo is set to increase the price of its Switch 2 console in the U.S. on September 1. A major title like the Ocarina of Time remake could significantly boost console sales, especially in the period leading up to the price adjustment.