Nintendo could be preparing a major Zelda launch for the same day as Grand Theft Auto VI, although the reported timing remains unconfirmed. The company has officially announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being reborn for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, but it has yet to reveal a specific release date.
That has left fans looking closely at recent leaks surrounding a rumored Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 and matching Pro Controller. According to information shared by X user Mike Odyssey, the hardware is reportedly scheduled for November 19, raising speculation that the Ocarina of Time remake could arrive on the same date.
The rumored date is particularly notable because Rockstar Games has officially scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The reported Zelda hardware would celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary, with leaked images showing a themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller. However, Nintendo has not officially confirmed the existence, pricing or release date of either product. Recent reporting also notes that the leaked hardware appears to celebrate The Legend of Zelda broadly rather than being explicitly tied to Ocarina of Time.
The November 19 date therefore remains speculation rather than a confirmed launch date for the remake. Mike Odyssey’s report can be viewed on X, while Nintendo’s official announcement only confirms a 2026 release window.
If the reports prove accurate, however, Nintendo could be positioning one of its most celebrated Zelda games for an unusually high-profile launch directly against GTA VI.
| Release Date | November 21, 1998 |
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| Platforms | Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, iQue Player, Nintendo 3DS +1 more |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Director | Eiji Aonuma Yoshiaki Koizumi |
| Writer / Narrative | Nintendo EAD Toru Osawa |
