The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Switch 2 Remake Unites Gamers Following Ocarina Of Time

Published Nov 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST Lee D’Amato is a writer born, raised, and based in Queens, New York. With collective thousands of hours in games like Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Elden Ring, and The Legend of Zelda, he's now writes game features, guides, and reviews for Screen Rant, but has covered a wide range of topics, including ancient history, affordable travel, and overall health. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess fans are rallying for the Zelda classic to be next on Nintendo's remake slate. The Ocarina of Time remake hit shelves last week, garnering rave reviews and reviving interest in the classic 3D Zelda title. Now, while some fans look towards the future of the Zelda franchise, others are looking back at the past, wondering which — if any — classic Zelda games Nintendo might choose to re-release next. There are lots of potential candidates: Majora's Mask, The Minish Cap, The Wind Waker — but some fans are arguing for a more recent entry. Although originally developed for the GameCube, Twilight Princess was first released in 2006 as a launch title for the Wii. It had a darker aesthetic and a moodier tone than previous Zelda games. It starred a Link who could transform into a wolf as he explored a Hyrule infested with patches of twilight, causing strange monsters to appear. Twilight Princess already has a remastered version, released in 2016 for the Wii U. That led one Reddit user to suggest it should be Nintendo's next candidate for a remake: "The 2016 HD remaster isn’t enough to make the models and terrain not look super blocky and dated. Skyward Sword HD and especially Wind Waker HD survive the test of time better due to their more cartoon-ish artstyles, but Twilight Princess’s realistic style is begging for a visual upgrade. It would also make sense to complete the Hero of Time trilogy after a Majora’s Mask remake. I think it’s a no-brainer." Many commenters seemed to agree, pointing to the Ocarina remake as a positive example of how Nintendo could refresh Twilight Princess for the current generation. "My first thought after playing the OOT remake ... was how much Twilight Princess would shine if done the same way," added one. Others suggested Nintendo was already hinting at a Twilight Princess remake or remaster of some sort. "I also find it strange that Twilight Princess is the only 3D Zelda not available at all on the Switch 2. Tells me they got something planned for it," commented another Reddit user. Some, however, thought a Twilight Princess re-release could still be a ways away, even if it's already in the works. "They're gonna let OOT breathe a bit," said one commenter, "But [Twilight Princess] will 100% be on NSO next year if the HD games never materialize." They still admitted, though, that a "full remake seems unlikely." And still others said that a Nintendo Switch Online re-release might not be possible: Twilight Princess is rated T in the US, where the NSO library tends to stick to E-rated games for accessibility, allowing users to download an entire console library in one go. Because of Twilight Princess' higher rating, one commenter argued, "It may need a stand-alone version." While fan efforts to remake Twilight Princess are underway, many have hoped for some kind of official release from Nintendo, allowing them to add this Zelda classic to their Switch 2 libraries. It's clearly a popular concept, but, for the time being, we don't know whether there's any real possibility of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess getting an official re-release. Released November 19, 2006 ESRB T For Teen due to Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Nintendo EAD Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine Proprietary Engine Franchise The Legend of Zelda