This article was updated on April 21, 2026 by Andrea Trama, citing the official release date of Splatoon Raiders, which confirms the leak. It was first published on April 11.
UPDATE: There's now an official release date for Splatoon Raiders, lending even more credibility to the leak. In fact, Nate the Hate's leaks stated that Splatoon Raiders was one of the summer 2026 releases for Switch 2, confirming its July 23 release date.
Confirmed by Nintendo Rhythm Heaven Groove Lending credibility to a leak about the company's upcoming plans for the Switch 2, which is releasing this summer, and Zelda Especially the series. The Legend of Zelda One of Nintendo's biggest and most beloved franchises, and therefore there was never any question that it would be represented on the Switch 2. In fact, Nintendo made sure that the Switch 2 launched with enhanced ports, the most popular Switch of the Switch 1. Zelda Games.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Both were launch titles for the Switch 2. They brought classic Switch 1 open world adventures to the new consoles with better performance and some small, but special features. without any new Zelda With the game now announced, Nintendo fans have been wondering what's next for the series, and it looks like the latest leak might be a good indication of what to expect.
Nintendo Switch 2 is going on a massive hot streak
The hot streak the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently experiencing doesn't seem to have an end date, especially if the latest leaks are true.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Leak Backed by Rhythm Heaven Groove Announcement
Reputed leaker Net The Hate recently claimed that Nintendo is preparing a full-fledged development Ocarina of Time A remake for the Switch 2 that will be out this holiday season. That's what Leek suggested Rhythm Heaven Groove There will be a summer 2026 game. Nintendo has since confirmed Rhythm Heaven GrooveRelease date of July 2nd. Since Leek got that description right, it's now much easier to pick up Ocarina of Time Remake claims seriously. While not 100% confirmation, it's certainly a point in favor of the big Switch 2 leak being the real deal.
According to the leak, The Ocarina of Time The Switch 2 remake won't just be a port of the already existing 3DS remake. It's being built from the ground up for the Switch 2, though what it actually includes remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, it will definitely be very interesting to see how close it is to the original game. Hopefully, the Ocarina of Time The remake has been revealed at the next Nintendo Direct, which is expected to take place in June, so fans get concrete answers about the project.
What other Switch 2 games were leaked?
The Ocarina of Time Remake and Rhythm Heaven Groove The games weren't the only ones mentioned in the latest leak. Symbol of Fire: The Weave of FateNew Nintendo Switch Sports release, Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Splatoon RaidersAnd, most surprisingly, a new one Star Fox The game, was also mentioned. The same logic applies to these titles, of course, and so on unless plans change or Rhythm Heaven Groove The release window was just a lucky guess, it looks like this summer is going to be stacked for Switch 2 gamers.
Apparently, all of the aforementioned games are coming to the Switch 2 this summer. Possible release dates for these projects will be revealed at the next Nintendo Direct, but there are claims that the new Star Fox The game will be announced in a few weeks. Either way, it's an exciting time to own a Switch 2.
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November 21, 1998
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E10+ For everyone 10+: Animated blood, fantasy violence, suggestive themes
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
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Zelda 64 Engine
