Preorders for the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now live in the UK for the Nintendo Switch 2. Retailers such as Nintendo's UK Store, Game, and ShopTo are offering the game, with additional retailers like Amazon, Argos, and Currys expected to follow.
Customers who preorder from Nintendo's UK Store will receive the Spiritual Stones as a free bonus. For a slightly higher cost, players can opt for a preorder that includes an Ocarina of Time Pin. The physical edition is priced at £61.98, while the digital edition costs £52.98.
The first print run of the game will feature a special textured foil cover sleeve, a collectible detail that has generated significant interest among fans. Smyths has confirmed this foiled sleeve will be included with preorders from their store.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is a comprehensive overhaul of the 1998 Nintendo 64 original, featuring entirely redesigned graphics to meet modern standards. Nintendo describes the remake as a "faithful interpretation" of the classic adventure, built for contemporary hardware with some enhancements. These additions include expanded dialogue for characters Link encounters, aiming to provide them with more developed personalities. The game also introduces several quality-of-life improvements, such as a fully free-roaming camera, a dedicated jump button, a roll/run button, and motion-control aiming capabilities. Cutscenes will be fully voiced, and the accompanying Zelda Notes app can be utilized alongside gameplay. An innovative audio input feature allows players to hum the game's melodies, enabling Link to play them within the game. The new "Threads of Time" menu system is designed to help players track their progress and current objectives more easily.