Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake File Size Officially Confirmed
Nintendo has officially confirmed the file size for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch 2: 27 GB. The announcement came via a photo of the game’s Japanese download card shared on social media.
The size comparison with the original is striking. When Ocarina of Time launched on Nintendo 64 in 1998, the entire game fit on a 32 MB cartridge. The Switch 2 remake is over 800 times larger—a dramatic illustration of how graphics, audio, and game design have evolved in nearly three decades. Despite the increase, 27 GB remains modest by modern standards, where AAA titles like Call of Duty routinely exceed 200 GB on consoles.
The remake represents the largest storage requirement of any mainline Legend of Zelda game to date, reflecting the comprehensive modernization the classic has undergone. The file size suggests substantial enhancements to visuals and audio alongside potential quality-of-life improvements and additional content.
The confirmation signals to Switch 2 owners that they should prepare for significant storage requirements when the game launches. This is particularly relevant for players planning to maintain multiple games on their system simultaneously, as 27 GB will consume a considerable portion of the console’s available space.