Recent reports suggesting that pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake would begin on August 4, 2026, have been dismissed by industry commentator NateTheHate. The claim, which originated from a misunderstanding of retailer data, does not reflect an official announcement from Nintendo.
Source of the Misinformation
The confusion stemmed from a listing that appeared to show an August 4 date and a $59.99 price point for the highly anticipated title. According to NateTheHate, this data was incorrectly pulled by search engines from the upcoming game Beast of Reincarnation, which is indeed scheduled for release on August 4 at that specific price.
The misattribution led to speculation that the Ocarina of Time remake had received a concrete pre-order window. However, there is currently no confirmed information regarding when pre-orders will open or the final pricing for the game.
Timeline and Context
This clarification follows a series of circulating rumors regarding the project:
- March 2026: NateTheHate reported that a remake of the Nintendo 64 classic, alongside a new Star Fox entry, was planned for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- July 1, 2026: Retailer PlayAsia listed the remake at a $59.99 price point, though Nintendo has yet to provide official confirmation of the cost.
- July 17, 2026: A report surfaced citing a Turkish X account that claimed a GameStop cache showed an August 4 pre-order date, a claim now refuted as a data error.
As of mid-July 2026, Nintendo has not officially commented on the development or release schedule for the title. Players are advised to wait for formal announcements from the publisher rather than relying on automated retailer data, which can frequently misattribute dates between different software listings.