Nintendo has released new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay footage showing off Hyrule Castle Town and Gerudo Fortress. The new clips give us a closer look at how the remake is reimagining the classic N64 locations, from the town’s expanded streets to the fortress overlooking the desert.
New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Footage Shows Expanded Hyrule Castle Town
Nintendo has posted Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay footage of the new Hyrule Castle Town. While the iconic location was technically featured in the official trailer, the new clip shows young Link fully exploring the reimagined version of the city.
In the new footage, we specifically see Link running past the couple dancing near the water fountain. However, the demo then uses the game’s new camera controls to pan around the location as Link travels up a set of stairs.
【ハイラル城下町】
王国の中心に位置するにぎやかな町。人々や商店で活気にあふれている。#時のオカリナ pic.twitter.com/skrQcvboLf— ゼルダの伝説 (@ZeldaOfficialJP) September 30, 2026
Although the clip is rather short, it gives us a better glimpse of how much Hyrule Castle Town has been expanded in the Ocarina of Time Remake. Based on this footage, it appears the small city will have alleyways and various buildings to explore. Impressively, Hyrule Castle Town also seems to have multiple levels to it, with stairs leading to higher areas.
Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Previews Gerudo Fortress and Updated Music
Nintendo also posted a second Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay clip showing Gerudo Fortress. This time, the demo follows adult Link as he explores the iconic desert location featured in the second half of the game.
The gameplay clip features Link navigating the fortress, with ladders providing access to different levels of its buildings. Interestingly, the demo ends with Link looking out across the desert with the camera panning the horizon. The sea of sand dunes looks absolutely massive!
The new Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay footage also gives us a preview of the updated Gerudo Valley theme. Zelda fans will instantly recognize the music playing as Link explores the region.
【ゲルドの砦】
広大な砂漠に築かれた、女性ばかりのゲルド族が暮らす砦。#時のオカリナ pic.twitter.com/Ec8YtoKaEs— ゼルダの伝説 (@ZeldaOfficialJP) October 1, 2026
The Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake release date is November 5, 2026. Nintendo Japan appears to be continuing its series of gameplay previews in the weeks leading up to launch, having already shared footage of Death Mountain and Zora’s Domain.
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