Games Inbox: When will the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake be shown again?

For Somasonic Expert, a long-time Nintendo fan, the lack of a Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake trailer at the recent Nintendo Direct was a major disappointment. The expert, who has been patiently waiting for the remake, believes that Nintendo needs to deliver a more substantial showcase to convince laggards like him to upgrade to the Switch 2. For Somasonic Expert, and many others like him, the prospect of a Zelda remake is what's keeping them interested in the next-gen console.

One of the major concerns for Somasonic Expert is the price hike scheduled for September, which might be softened by a full reveal of the Zelda remake. This is a problem that Nintendo needs to address, especially in year two of the Switch 2's release. As Somasonic Expert astutely points out, the early adopters have already bought into the console, but it's the laggards who need to be convinced. The cynic in Somasonic Expert suspects that the bean counters at Nintendo will use the remake reveal to justify the price hike, which would be a missed opportunity to win over new customers.

GC, the Games Inbox columnist, agrees with Somasonic Expert that a Zelda specific Nintendo Direct is long overdue. The brief showing of the Ocarina Of Time remake at the June Direct was underwhelming, and fans like Somasonic Expert need to see more. A Zelda specific Direct would not only showcase the remake in more depth but also provide a solid release date. As Somasonic Expert points out, even a remix of the dungeons would be a welcome addition for veteran players.

The Zelda franchise is turning 40, and Nintendo is likely to capitalize on this milestone with a series of releases and merchandising. The movie adaptation, a new trailer for which could be shown in a Zelda specific Direct, is just one of the many projects that Nintendo has in the works. The release of Twilight Princess on Nintendo Switch Online is another potential announcement that could be made in a Zelda specific Direct. With the anniversary celebrations in full swing, Nintendo has a unique opportunity to win over new fans and convince laggards like Somasonic Expert to upgrade to the Switch 2.

Somasonic Expert is willing to bet that a Zelda specific Nintendo Direct will be held between now and the release of Ocarina Of Time. With the price hike looming in September, this would be the perfect opportunity for Nintendo to showcase the remake and win over new customers. If Nintendo can deliver a blowout for Mario's 40th anniversary, they can certainly do the same for Zelda's., will they take the opportunity to do so?