The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Requires 27 GB on Switch 2, Making It Bigger Than Previous Mainline Zelda Games

The upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will require approximately 27 GB of storage on Nintendo Switch 2, making it larger than the console versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo’s Australian website lists the game’s estimated file size as 27 GB, while a Japanese eShop card reportedly confirms the same requirement. 

The remake is scheduled to launch on November 5, 2026. Its substantial size reflects the technical upgrades to the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic, which originally occupied just 32 MB of cartridge space.

However, the remake is not the largest Zelda game on Switch 2. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a spin-off, requires approximately 43.5 GB, according to the supplied report.

Major Visual Upgrades and New Content

Nintendo has rebuilt Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 with overhauled visuals, voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, and symphonic orchestral music. The official game page also confirms improved movement and camera controls, bringing the classic adventure closer to modern gaming standards.

The remake reportedly introduces additional side quests and a new area called the Hall of Fallen Heroes, where Link can revisit battles against defeated bosses. These additions suggest that Nintendo is expanding the original experience rather than simply updating its graphics.

The larger environments, cinematic sequences, and additional audio content also help explain the increased download size.

The remake’s estimated 27 GB footprint exceeds Breath of the Wild at approximately 24.1 GB and Tears of the Kingdom at just over 20 GB, according to the supplied report.

With its November 5 release approaching, players planning to purchase the digital version should ensure their Switch 2 has sufficient storage. Nintendo’s listed size is an estimate, so the final download requirement may change before launch.