No. The Ocarina of Time remake is not on PC, and Nintendo has not announced a PC or Steam version. Nintendo’s own store page calls it a “Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive,” and the only system it lists is Nintendo Switch 2.
That covers every kind of PC: Windows desktops and laptops, the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, and Macs. Below we go through what Nintendo’s listing says, why its history points away from a PC release, how to play the remake if a PC is all you own today, and which official versions of the original Ocarina of Time you can still get.
What Nintendo’s Store Page Says
Nintendo’s US listing is short and direct about where the game runs:
- Platform: the page title reads “Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive,” and the description says “Exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.”
- System: Nintendo Switch 2, in TV mode, tabletop mode and handheld mode.
- Publisher: Nintendo. The game came out on November 5, 2026.
- Price: $59.99 for the download, which needs 24.9 GB of space, or $69.99 for the physical edition. Our price and editions guide compares the two.
Nothing on the page mentions PC, Steam, Windows, Mac or any other platform. The remake does not run on the original Switch either, and there is no upgrade pack or cloud version for it, as our Switch 1 guide explains.
Will the Remake Come to PC Later?
Nintendo has not announced a PC version, and none of its material for the remake (the store page, the launch news or its four-part Ask the Developer interview) mentions one. Nintendo releases its own games on its own consoles, plus a handful of phone games: none of its Zelda games has ever been released on PC, and Nintendo does not sell its games on Steam.
The remake is also built around Nintendo’s hardware and apps:
- The microphone ocarina listens through the Switch 2’s built-in microphone, so you can hum or play a learned song and Link performs it. Our microphone ocarina guide covers how it works.
- ZELDA NOTES connects the game to the Nintendo Switch App on your phone, with a map, progress tracking and a daily quiz.
- amiibo support, including Zelda figures you may already own, as our amiibo guide explains.
Our Switch 2 features guide has the full list. So as of November 12, 2026, there is no PC version to buy, preorder or wishlist.
How to Play the Remake If You Only Have a PC
The only official way to play the remake is on a Nintendo Switch 2. A few things make that easier for someone used to playing at a desk:
- Any Switch 2 runs it. That includes the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console, which costs $519.99 in the US but does not include the game. Our Zelda Switch 2 hardware guide covers what that box does include.
- Use your monitor. In TV mode, the Switch 2 dock sends the picture out over HDMI, so a monitor with an HDMI input works the way a TV does. Nintendo’s listing also says the game supports VRR in docked mode on compatible displays.
- Or skip the screen entirely. Handheld mode plays the whole game on the console itself.
- Pick physical or digital. The physical edition is a full game card, not a game-key card, so it plays without installing the game; our game-key card guide shows the box. The download is $10 cheaper but needs the 24.9 GB of space.
If you are still deciding whether the remake is worth a console, our review gives our verdict, and our list of everything that changed shows how far it moves from the 1998 game.
Official Ways to Play the Original Ocarina of Time
No version of Ocarina of Time has been released on PC, so these need Nintendo hardware too. They are the legitimate alternatives if a Switch 2 is not in the budget:
- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The 1998 original is in Nintendo’s Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics library, which needs an Expansion Pack membership. Nintendo’s US site lists it at $49.99 a year for one account or $79.99 for a family plan of up to eight accounts. Nintendo says classic games start from the Nintendo Switch Online app or the Nintendo Classics app on a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, so an original Switch works.
- Ocarina of Time 3D on Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo stopped all purchases in the 3DS eShop on March 27, 2023, so the 3DS version is now a game card purchase. If you bought it digitally before then, Nintendo says redownloads remain possible “for the foreseeable future.” Our 3DS version guide covers how it differs from the remake.
The Switch Online version is the original game: fixed camera, no jump button, no dash and no voice acting. Our guide to which version of Ocarina of Time to play compares all five, and the original still tops our list of the best N64 games. Every guide we have for both the remake and the original is on our Zelda hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ocarina of Time remake on PC? No. It is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, and Nintendo has not announced a PC version.
Is the Ocarina of Time remake on Steam? No. Nintendo does not sell its games on Steam, and there is no Steam version of the remake.
Can you play the Ocarina of Time remake on Steam Deck? No. The Steam Deck is a PC, and the remake runs only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Is the remake coming to PC later? Nintendo has not announced anything, and none of its Zelda games has ever been released on PC.
Is the Ocarina of Time remake on Mac? No. Like Windows PCs, Macs have no version of the remake.
Is there any official way to play Ocarina of Time on PC? No. No version of the game has been released on PC. The original is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and the remake is on Nintendo Switch 2.
Can I play the remake on a PC monitor? Yes, through a Switch 2. In TV mode the dock outputs over HDMI, so any monitor with an HDMI input works.