Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a remake for Switch 2 this week, following an announcement earlier in 2026. The game earned a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100, with critics calling it one of the year's finest.
Ocarina of Time has appeared on far fewer platforms than The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim since its original 1998 Nintendo 64 debut. Skyrim launched on November 10, 2011, and has appeared on 13 unique platforms as of November 2026, including Google Stadia and Amazon Alexa, along with VR editions and various bundles.
Ocarina of Time received GameCube ports in North America through The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition bundle and a separate compilation featuring Master Quest. A 3D port arrived for Nintendo 3DS in June 2011 with quality-of-life improvements and enhanced texture quality. The Switch 2 version includes further quality-of-life upgrades, improved controls, and visuals described as fitting a classic fairy tale aesthetic or high-end doll shop aesthetic.
The report notes that Ocarina of Time's rarity across platforms makes each new version feel like an event, contrasting with how frequently Skyrim receives new releases. While new Skyrim ports typically bring genuine enhancements, the report states they tend to be minor for players who already own the original and its expansions. A notable exception came with Skyrim on Switch in November 2017, which included Zelda-related content like the Champion's Tunic and Master Sword.