Shigeru Miyamoto Says Nintendo Remakes Enable “Future Developments” on Switch 2
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has defended the company’s continued push into remakes, arguing that revisiting older games helps newer players access classics—and can also feed “future developments” for upcoming projects. His comments arrive as Nintendo prepares major Switch 2 releases of two well-known franchises: Star Fox and a new take on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Miyamoto: Remakes answer demand and can spark new work
In remarks to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Miyamoto addressed criticism that Nintendo has too many remakes. He pointed out that audiences move on over time, noting that after several years many players stop playing specific older titles. He also said younger players today often don’t get the chance to experience games that originally came out a decade earlier.
To Miyamoto, remaking older games into more accessible, playable versions—and then re-releasing them—helps meet that demand. He added that simply introducing people to the original titles can lead to additional “future developments,” stating that Nintendo has been actively pursuing that recently.
Star Fox and Zelda: familiar games, renewed attention on Switch 2
The remake debate is happening alongside high-profile Switch 2 plans that already look like reintroductions of classic Nintendo IP. Star Fox launched last month, and online discussion highlighted that the Switch 2 version is the company’s third reimaging of its N64-era title.
For Zelda, Nintendo has confirmed it is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. The project continues a pattern of earlier re-releases, including the N64 original and its 3DS port. With Ocarina of Time slated for later in 2026, Nintendo’s roadmap effectively pairs a major classic return with ongoing attention on the wider Zelda storyline.
Ocarina of Time remake: confirmed later in 2026
Nintendo confirmed the Ocarina of Time remake during last month’s Nintendo Direct after a major leak and extensive fan speculation. The initial teaser didn’t provide much detail, but it did showcase the game’s 3D presentation and confirmed a release window sometime later in 2026.
The article also notes that a product description—later removed—suggested Nintendo may be aiming for a faithful remake, though the specifics of that description are not included in the available information.
What fans are expecting next
With Fox McCloud appearing in this year’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie and with the Switch 2 Star Fox remake now released, some players are expecting Nintendo to expand the Star Fox lineup with an entirely new entry at some point. On the Zelda side, anticipation remains focused on what could come after Tears of the Kingdom, with Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 release later in 2026 serving as a near-term follow-up to keep fans occupied.
