Nintendo announced in June 2026 that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 will launch sometime in 2026, without confirming a specific date [1, 2, 3].
In July 2026, official listings for two new amiibo sets, Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra, briefly appeared on Nintendo's online store with release dates listed as November 11 or 12, 2026, before being removed [1, 2, 3]. Nintendo has a consistent pattern of releasing new amiibo figurines on the same day as new first-party game launches, even if the products are unrelated, likely for logistical reasons [1, 2, 3].
This has led fans to speculate that the Ocarina of Time remake will launch on Wednesday, November 11, or Thursday, November 12, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. One Reddit user quoted on IGN pointed out similar past examples where amiibo release dates preceded game launches closely, such as Mineru’s Construct amiibo before Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Dedede before Rhythm Heaven Groove [2].
The speculated November release would place the remake launch just over a week before Rockstar’s highly anticipated GTA 6, scheduled for November 19, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
Nintendo is also planning other Switch 2 exclusives nearby in the calendar, including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on September 17, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on December 3, 2026 [2].
Industry watchers will be looking closely for an official release date announcement soon, with the November window implied by amiibo listings providing a narrow timeframe. The crossover of new Nintendo and Rockstar titles in November will create a hot month for gamers worldwide.
