Nintendo Announces London Midnight Release Event for Ocarina of Time Remake

Nintendo has announced a special midnight launch event in London for the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2. The highly anticipated full 3D remake of the classic 1998 Nintendo 64 title is scheduled to arrive on November 5, bringing modern graphics and gameplay to one of the highest-rated games in video game history.

The midnight launch celebration will take place at the Argos store located on Tottenham Court Road in London. Festivities will begin on the evening of Wednesday, November 4, ahead of the official midnight release. Fans attending the event will be able to purchase physical copies of the game in store as soon as the clock strikes midnight.

To reward early buyers, Nintendo is offering exclusive physical bonuses while supplies last. Customers purchasing the game at the London launch event will receive a free replica of the original black and gold Nintendo 64 box, featuring an inner tray and a slip case tailored to fit the Nintendo Switch 2 game cartridge case. Attendees will also receive a commemorative ocarina keyring.

While the physical edition carries a recommended retail price of £59.99 in the UK—though listed at £54.99 across several major retailers including John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Smyths, Very, and Amazon—digital downloads are priced at £49.99 on the Nintendo Store and Amazon. Digital purchasers who pre-order the game can pre-load it to play immediately at midnight on November 5.

The decision to host a prominent midnight launch highlights Nintendo's confidence in the remake, which shares a release window with major gaming blockbusters. The temporary pop-up Nintendo Store space within the Tottenham Court Road Argos location serves as the exclusive venue for the midnight festivities in the United Kingdom.

For gamers looking to experience the title globally, digital release timing varies by region. While players in the United States eShop will see staggered regional unlocks ranging from 9 p.m. Pacific Time to midnight Eastern Time on November 5, international fans without physical access to the London event are preparing for the digital rollout across platforms.