Ocarina of Time remake: CryZENx stops after 10 years, Nintendo's Switch 2 is on the way

In brief

• CryZENx has ended development of his Unreal Engine remake of Ocarina of Time after ten years.
• Nintendo has announced an official remake of Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, scheduled for June 2026.
• The fan projects have so far avoided legal trouble with Nintendo, but the official remake announcement has led CryZENx to end his project.

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Nintendo's announcement of an Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 has cast a shadow over CryZENx's long-running fan project. The project, which has been in development since 2016, built up a sizable fanbase and even produced a playable demo. CryZENx's decision to shut it down is not entirely surprising, given the scale of resources and attention an official Nintendo remake brings. It highlights the challenges fan projects face when major studios release their own versions of beloved classics.

What does this mean for players?

For players, it means a refreshed version of Ocarina of Time will soon be available on Switch 2. The official remake could feature improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and possibly new features that modernize the original experience. It may also draw the gaming community's attention back to the original title, reigniting nostalgia for the game. For fans of CryZENx, however, it will be disappointing that years of effort will not go beyond a demo.