A leaked GameStop listing appeared to reveal the pre order date for the upcoming Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. The online search result suggested that reservations for the Switch 2 game would go live in early August. However, prominent insiders have already debunked the leak as a technical metadata error.
The rumor originated on Reddit shared a Google search result pointing to the retailer website. This cached page detailed a specific pre order launch alongside an unannounced pre order bonus. Many players immediately speculated that a new Nintendo Direct presentation would occur around the same time to showcase the first gameplay footage of the 2026 title.
The excitement was short lived. Well known industry insider NatetheHate pointed out that the online system was simply pulling metadata from a different game. The placeholder text actually belonged to an upcoming release called Beast of Reincarnation, which is scheduled for launch on that same Tuesday in early August. This technical mix up puts fans back at the starting line as they wait for official news.
No, GameStop didn't leak the pre-order date nor price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
— NateTheHate2 (@NateTheHate2) July 17, 2026
For whatever reason, Google is pulling the release date & pricing information for Beast of Reincarnation, which releases on August 4th and standard edition retails for $59.99. pic.twitter.com/FWfF7ByUs3
Nintendo has kept quiet about the project since the brief teaser trailer last month. Rumors still point to a late 2026 release, potentially in October or November, to serve as a major holiday title for the new console. Previous releases like Tears of the Kingdom relied on a 3 or 4 month marketing window before launching, which fits this timeline perfectly. A strategic launch during that period would also align with rumors of an impending price increase for the Switch 2 console coming in early September.
There are also broader marketing opportunities for the franchise. Nintendo still has not celebrated the 40th anniversary of the series, and a major remake would fit those plans. Furthermore, a live action movie is planned for 2027, making a high profile game release a smart way to maintain brand momentum. For now, players will have to wait for an official broadcast to see how much of the original N64 classic has been remade.
