Ocarina of Time Switch 2 walkthrough gathers main quest and side quests

Nintendo Life publishes full walkthrough

Nintendo Life has released a comprehensive walkthrough for the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The guide appeared on 13 November 2026 and covers the entire main quest as well as optional side quests and collectables.

The site has assembled both a short, spoiler-light route through the game and a more detailed step-by-step version. Dedicated pages for individual dungeons are linked from the main guide, so players can dig deeper when they reach a particular area.

Why the remake needs a fresh guide

According to Nintendo Life, the remake keeps the structure and story beats of the N64 version. However, the site estimates that roughly a tenth of the puzzles and locations have been tweaked or reworked. That is enough to unsettle veterans who know the 1998 game inside out.

Because of these changes, the guide argues that even experienced players may benefit from directions. The critical path is described as fairly linear, but it rarely runs in a straight line: the game requires specific items and upgrades before several dungeons open up.

Key steps on the critical path

The abridged route begins in Kokiri Forest, where players must pick up a sword and shield before completing the Great Deku Tree dungeon. From there, the guide directs readers to Hyrule Castle to meet Zelda, then to the Lost Woods to learn a song that opens the way into Goron City and the Dodongo Cavern.

Further steps include a mini-game at the top of Zora's waterfall for an essential upgrade, the Lord Jabu-Jabu's Belly dungeon, and a visit to the Temple of Time. In the adult portion of the game, the guide covers the Forest, Fire, Water, Bottom of the Well, Shadow, Spirit and final castle dungeons in order.

Nintendo Life also flags optional detours worth taking along the way, such as a spell from a Great Fairy Fountain that becomes important much later, plus early opportunities to obtain bottles and other useful gear.

Who the guide is for

The walkthrough serves two audiences. Newcomers can follow the spoiler-free summary to finish the main story with minimal reveals, while returning players can use the detailed sections to spot what has changed since the original release.

Collectors and completionists also get coverage of side content, since the page acts as a hub for the site's wider set of Ocarina of Time guides, from optional quests to item locations. Players working through the remake at their own pace can therefore treat it as a single reference point for the whole adventure.