Nintendo Teases Classic Star Fox and Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2

Star Fox and Ocarina of Time Ready to Blitz the Switch 2: Mario Sits This One Out

Let’s take a moment to pour one out for our boy Mario. While he’s kicking back and waiting until 2027 to grace us with a new 3D adventure, Nintendo’s got other plans to keep our thumbs busy. According to the ever-reliable insider ‘Natthehate’, we’re about to experience a nostalgia-fueled rollercoaster with Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 next year. Cue the applause and maybe a few tears of joy.

Star Fox: From Zero to Hero

If you’ve been itching for some barrel-rolling action, good news! The Star Fox series is finally getting some love after a decade-long hiatus since Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. Expected to drop in summer 2026, this “classic-style” Star Fox game promises not only drool-worthy visuals but also online multiplayer capabilities. It’s like Nintendo heard our cries and decided it was time to feed our inner space pilot.

This timing doesn’t seem accidental, especially with a Star Fox movie reveal looming on the horizon. Smart move, Nintendo. Now let’s just hope it doesn’t crash and burn like Slippy Toad on a bad day.

The Legend Returns: Ocarina of Time Remake

Nintendo knows how much we adore The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—the holy grail of gaming that’s been sitting atop Metacritic charts since 1998. With its remake slated for late 2026, just in time for the holiday season, it’s not just a game—it’s an event.

This isn’t Nintendo’s first rodeo remaking Ocarina, but bringing this masterpiece back for the Switch 2 feels like part of their ongoing 40th-anniversary celebration extravaganza for Zelda. And let’s be honest, anything that lets us relive or reintroduce a new generation to Link’s epic quest is worth marking on our calendars.

Mario Takes a Backseat

In case you were wondering where our favorite plumber fits into all this, he’s taking his sweet time. A new 3D Mario game isn’t expected until 2027, which means Mario fans will have to subsist on memories of Super Mario Odyssey for another year or so. But hey, at least Donkey Kong and Mario Kart have been keeping us entertained in the meantime.

Nintendo’s Strategy: A Silent Stagger?

Nintendo seems to be playing it cool with their announcements strategy, potentially holding off on a major Nintendo Direct until June 2026. It’s likely we’ll see smaller nuggets of information dropped via social media for other titles like Splatoon Raiders or Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. Let’s just hope they don’t leave us hanging too long.

The Fanbase Reacts (As Only They Can)

The hype train is already chugging along with fans like SlimeDragon buzzing about the Ocarina remake while also reminiscing over recent hits like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pikmin 4. Meanwhile, PartTimeAlcoholic chimed in suggesting that Majora’s Mask deserves its moment in the sun as well. Can’t argue with that logic!

So buckle up, fellow gamers—2026 is going to be one heck of a year for Nintendo fans everywhere. Just remember, you heard it here first on SapoBledor!