A growing fan theory posits that Nintendo may be planning a surprise November release for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This speculation is fueled by Nintendo's recent practice of launching new amiibo figures on the same day as major first-party game releases, a strategy that potentially streamlines distribution and marketing costs.
This theory gained traction after the Nintendo UK store listed two amiibo figures, Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra Kirby Air Riders, with a release date of November 11. While this initially appeared as a Wednesday, adjusting the system clock on the website corrected the date to November 12. This points to a significant Nintendo first-party release occurring on that date.
The timing is particularly noteworthy as it falls just one week before the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19. This has led to speculation that Nintendo might position the Ocarina of Time remake, a title widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made, to directly compete with what is anticipated to be a monumental release for Rockstar Games. Alternatively, another unannounced Nintendo title could be positioned to face the GTA VI launch.
The potential release window also addresses the need for substantial content on the Nintendo Switch platform during a month dominated by major releases on other consoles. For players who own both a Switch and a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S, having a flagship Nintendo title available could be a key factor in their gaming choices for November. However, it remains to be seen if Nintendo will officially confirm a release date for the Ocarina of Time remake or any other first-party titles during this period.