The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is expected to launch on Switch 2 in 2026, with players eagerly awaiting more details at the rumored upcoming Nintendo Direct. However, before any official announcement, a Norwegian retailer appears to have prematurely leaked the identity of the game's developer.
According to information listed on the product page for Ocarina of Time by the Norwegian retailer Elkjøp, the developer of the remake is Monolith Soft. This studio is famous for the Xenoblade Chronicles series and has frequently assisted in the development of Nintendo's first-party games in recent years, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Monolith Soft's expertise in open-world design, map construction, and large-scale scene rendering has been thoroughly demonstrated in Xenoblade Chronicles X and subsequent titles. During their involvement in the development of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, they were primarily responsible for terrain design and world-building, making significant contributions to the vastness and three-dimensionality of Hyrule.
Given that the original Ocarina of Time was renowned for its ingenious time-travel mechanics and dungeon designs, if Monolith Soft is indeed involved in the remake, their extensive experience in connecting large scenes and creating layered maps could bring a more immersive exploration experience to this classic title, rather than just a simple HD remaster. Whether the remake will moderately expand areas like Hyrule Field using Monolith Soft's map design capabilities, while preserving the core puzzles and flow structure of the original, has become a hot topic of discussion within the player community.
It is important to emphasize that Nintendo has not yet officially announced the development team for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Since the game's announcement, numerous rumors have circulated about the project, some of which have been proven false. Therefore, this latest retailer leak remains uncertain, and we should await official announcements for confirmation.