Should More Remakes Be Coming to Switch 2?
Wii U ports played a significant role in the Nintendo Switch’s success. Re-releases of older games for the new generation both enriched the catalog and gave many players a first-time experience. However, the situation is different for the Switch 2. The new console doesn’t have a “remarketable” library like the Wii U, and it seems inevitable that Nintendo will turn to remake projects to avoid another content void.
Should Classics Like Zelda: Ocarina of Time Return for the Switch 2?
The Switch 2’s hardware structure is remarkably similar to its predecessor, meaning older Switch games are directly portable. However, this advantage also brings with it the pressure to create new content. There are no longer any “re-releases” for the Wii U. In this situation, the most logical step would be for Nintendo to return to its rich history and invest in remake projects.
In the past, Nintendo has delivered successful remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Advance Wars, and Super Mario RPG. However, these projects were generally low-budget, outsourced to spin-off studios. Fans now want high-budget remakes on the scale of Resident Evil 4 Remake or Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in particular, has been the most frequently mentioned.
A full-scale remake of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 could be a huge win, both nostalgically and strategically. It would buy time until the next Zelda game, reintroduce the series’ classic formula with updated graphics, and bring a generation’s legend to modern gamers. Games like Super Mario 64 and the DS-3DS era could also be considered under this “rebirth” approach.
In fact, it’s been suggested that Nintendo should focus not only on its own series but also on other classics. For example, while GTA 6 won’t be coming to the Switch 2, a modern 3D remake of an older game like GTA: Chinatown Wars could become a strong third-party option for the console.
While Nintendo is often known for making unpredictable decisions, the idea of a remake seems like a logical move, both economically and emotionally. For the Switch 2’s future, this strategy could go beyond filling content gaps and offer an opportunity to return to the brand’s roots and rekindle a new nostalgic connection with players.
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