Suspicions are arising among Legend of Zelda fans that the Ocarina of Time remake will launch in mid-November–just within spitting distance of Grand Theft Auto 6. The theories revolve around an apparent pattern of Nintendo’s Amiibo releases, and it’s hard to blame anyone for buying into them.
Per Kotaku, fans claim to have spotted a November 11 release date (adjusted to November 12 with the correct regional system clock settings) for a pair of Kirby Air Riders Amiibo figures (Sword Kirby and Noir Dedede) on Nintendo UK’s store–though those listings have since been removed. And fans have observed that Nintendo generally releases Amiibo figures on the same day as its first-party game launches, whether the Amiibos tie into those launches or not.
Two Kirby Air Riders Amiibo figures are set to release in November, according to apparent listings on the Nintendo UK store.
For instance, the Mineru’s Construct Amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is coming out on September 17, the same day that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave releases on Switch 2. Earlier this year, the King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo launched simultaneously with Rhythm Heaven Groove on July 2, and the Meta Knight & Shadow Star Amiibo coincided with Pokemon Pokopia on March 5.
That all leads many to the conclusion that Nintendo is releasing something in mid-November. With Nintendo firm on a 2026 release window for the Ocarina of Time remake, taking a prime November spot appears logical.
Of course, Ocarina of Time would be facing off against the most anticipated video game launch in recent history with GTA 6, which is set for a November 19 launch. Pretty much every other gaming company has scrambled to avoid being near the epicenter of GTA 6’s release, leading to an awfully crowded September. Nintendo seems like the one big player (if you don’t count Atari with its Barbie game re-releases, or Devolver with whatever it’s planning for GTA 6 day) willing to poke Rockstar’s upcoming blockbuster with a stick.
Presuming this prediction becomes reality, it’ll be a fascinating example of counter-programming. Zelda (especially Ocarina of Time) and the GTA franchise are heavy-hitters with different audiences, and with GTA 6 not on Switch 2 at launch, the Ocarina of Time remake will give Switch 2-only players something to get their hands on in November. Both titles would have the opportunity to thrive despite occupying the same space on the calendar.
And if you’re a fan of both franchises, November could be the opportunity to eat two entire cakes to yourself, which could be a fun, albeit possibly overwhelming and time-consuming feat.
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