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Best Buy to host midnight launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2

Best Buy will run midnight launch events for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, offering limited‑edition hardware.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:10:21 GMT

Best Buy announced midnight launch events at select stores for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, scheduled for Nov 5, 2026.

The remake features overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, a reworked camera, and new movement controls. The company also said limited numbers of a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller will be sold at the events for customers who missed pre‑orders.

Details on participating locations are provided via a link in the announcement. Additional enhancements include faster load times, smoother performance, a continuous day/night cycle, and new “Threads of Time” tracking for story progress.

Key facts

• Best Buy will host midnight launch events for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 on Nov 5, 2026. (gonintendo.com)
• The remake includes overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, and symphonic orchestral music. (gonintendo.com)
• Limited edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 consoles and Pro Controllers will be sold at the events. (gonintendo.com)

Sources

• [1] gonintendo.com — originally reported as “Best Buy hosting midnight launch for Zelda: Ocarina of Time”