Ocarina of Time: 1998 Original vs Switch 2 Remake, the 10 Biggest Differences

Ocarina of Time in 1998 vs the Nintendo Switch 2 remake: the 10 biggest differences, shown with Nintendo's own footage. The visuals, the free camera, the new jump button, faster swimming and diving, rolling into a dash, one-button item swaps and motion aiming, a fully 3D Castle Town where time keeps moving, voiced cutscenes, humming into the ocarina, and the brand new Threads of Time and Hall of Fallen Foes. Plus what Nintendo deliberately kept the same. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches November 5, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 ($59.99 digital, $69.99 physical in the US). Which change matters most to you: the jump button, the free camera, or humming into the ocarina? Tell us in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 Same game, 28 years apart 0:44 1. The visuals 1:32 2. The camera 2:04 3. Jumping 2:32 4. Swimming 2:50 5. Rolling into a dash 3:27 6. Items and aiming 4:08 7. Castle Town 4:49 8. Voices and dialogue 5:32 9. The ocarina 6:07 10. Brand new features 6:49 What stayed the same 7:38 The verdict Sources: Eiji Aonuma's gameplay demonstration in The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct (Nintendo, September 8, 2026); the official Ocarina of Time Overview Trailer, release-date trailer and reveal trailer (Nintendo of America); the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack overview trailers (Nintendo of America) for the original Nintendo 64 footage; Nintendo, Gematsu and Game Rant reporting on pricing and the Hall of Fallen Foes. Open World Drop is an independent fan channel and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. The Legend of Zelda and all footage shown belong to Nintendo; official footage is used for commentary and comparison, with the original audio muted. Voiceover and music are our own. #NintendoSwitch #Zelda #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 #OcarinaOfTime #ZeldaOcarinaOfTime