Frequently asked
The questions players actually search for.
Which Zelda game should I play first in 2026?
On Switch 2, start with Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition) and go straight into Tears of the Kingdom — they share the same Hyrule and Tears of the Kingdom assumes you know it. If you want classic 3D Zelda first, the Ocarina of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 on November 5, 2026.
Is the Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition upgrade worth it?
The $9.99 upgrade pack (free with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack) adds smoother frame rates, faster loading, higher resolution with HDR, a second save slot and the Zelda Notes app features. If you play on a Switch 2 at all, yes.
When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out?
Nintendo’s September 9 announcement sets the release for November 5, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2. It describes a full remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game, with new graphics and improved usability. Nintendo has also published gameplay footage and confirmed ZELDA NOTES support.
Can I play the Ocarina of Time remake on the original Switch?
No. Nintendo's store page describes it as reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
How many shrines are in Tears of the Kingdom?
152 — 120 on the surface and 32 in the sky. Every four Lights of Blessing can be exchanged at a Goddess Statue for one heart container or one stamina vessel.
When is the Zelda movie coming out?
April 30, 2027 worldwide, moved up from May 7, 2027 by Shigeru Miyamoto in May 2026. Wes Ball directs, filming wrapped in April 2026, and there is no trailer yet.