# The Wayfinder — the complete Ocarina of Time remake guide (Switch 2) The Ocarina of Time remake launches November 5, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 ($59.99 digital / $69.99 physical). This guide covers all 22 chapters (1108 steps), all 100 Gold Skulltulas, all 36 Pieces of Heart, all bosses, items, songs and side quests. ## Walkthrough - [1. Kokiri Forest](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/kokiri-forest/): Find a sword and shield, then visit the Great Deku Tree. - [2. Inside the Deku Tree](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/inside-the-deku-tree/): Break the curse inside the Great Deku Tree by defeating Queen Gohma. - [3. Hyrule Field & Hyrule Castle](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/hyrule-castle/): Reach Hyrule Castle, sneak past the guards and meet Princess Zelda. - [4. Kakariko Village & Lost Woods](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/kakariko-village/): Open the gate to Death Mountain, then learn Saria's Song in the Sacred Forest Meadow. - [5. Death Mountain Trail & Goron City](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/death-mountain/): Earn Darunia's trust and open Dodongo's Cavern. - [6. Dodongo's Cavern](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/dodongos-cavern/): Clear Dodongo's Cavern and defeat King Dodongo. - [7. Zora's River & Zora's Domain](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/zoras-domain/): Find Princess Ruto's letter and get past King Zora to reach Lord Jabu-Jabu. - [8. Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/jabu-jabus-belly/): Escort Princess Ruto through Jabu-Jabu's belly and defeat Barinade. - [9. The Temple of Time](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/temple-of-time/): Open the Door of Time with the three Spiritual Stones and the Ocarina of Time, then draw the Master Sword. - [10. Hyrule, Seven Years Later](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/adult-hyrule/): Win the Hookshot in Dampé's race, then reach the Forest Temple through the Sacred Forest Meadow. - [11. Forest Temple](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/forest-temple/): Defeat the four Poe Sisters to restore the elevator, then defeat Phantom Ganon. - [12. Death Mountain Crater](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/death-mountain-crater/): Get the Goron Tunic in Goron City, learn the Bolero of Fire, and reach the Fire Temple entrance. - [13. Fire Temple](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/fire-temple/): Free the imprisoned Gorons, find the Megaton Hammer, and defeat Volvagia. - [14. Zora's Domain & Ice Cavern](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/ice-cavern/): Clear the Ice Cavern for the Iron Boots, get the Zora Tunic, and reach the Water Temple entrance. - [15. Water Temple](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/water-temple/): Collect all six Small Keys by changing the water level, claim the Longshot, and defeat Morpha. - [16. Kakariko Village in Flames](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/kakariko-shadow/): Learn the Nocturne of Shadow, then return as young Link and drain the Kakariko well. - [17. Bottom of the Well](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/bottom-of-the-well/): Defeat Dead Hand and obtain the Lens of Truth. - [18. Shadow Temple](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/shadow-temple/): Defeat Bongo Bongo and claim the Shadow Medallion. - [19. Gerudo Valley & Haunted Wasteland](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/gerudo-valley/): Rescue the four carpenters, cross the Haunted Wasteland and learn the Requiem of Spirit. - [20. Spirit Temple](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/spirit-temple/): Recover the Silver Gauntlets as a child, then return as an adult to defeat Twinrova and claim the Spirit Medallion. - [21. Gerudo Training Ground](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/gerudo-training-ground/): Optional: collect the Small Keys and reach the Ice Arrows at the center of the maze. - [22. Ganon's Castle](https://thewayfinder.gg/walkthrough/ganons-castle/): Dispel the six barriers, climb Ganon's Tower and defeat Ganondorf and Ganon. ## FAQ ### When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out? November 5, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo announced the date at the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, 2026. ### How much does the Ocarina of Time remake cost? In the US it is $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical. The first physical print run has textured foil cover art while supplies last. ### Is the Ocarina of Time remake on the original Nintendo Switch? No. It is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, and no version for the original Switch has been announced. ### Are the dungeons different in the remake? The story and dungeon structure are the same as the 1998 original, and no new main dungeons have been announced. Previews mention small layout tweaks in some overworld areas, so this guide is re-checking every route on Switch 2. ### Does the remake include Master Quest? Nintendo has not announced Master Quest, a Hero Mode or a boss-rush mode. This page will be updated if that changes. ### Can you play the songs by humming? Yes. Once Link has learned a song, you can hum it into the Switch 2 microphone and he plays it. The button controls also still work. ### What is Threads of Time? A new story log shown as a tapestry. It fills in as you progress and always shows your next objective, which makes it easy to pick the game back up after a break. ### What is the Hall of Fallen Foes? A new place in the remake with statues of the enemies you have defeated. Inspect a statue to learn about that enemy, and rematch some bosses there. ### What is Zelda Notes? A free companion feature in the Nintendo Switch App on your phone, with a play log, photo-based Gossip Quests, a virtual ocarina and a 2,000-question quiz. ### How many Gold Skulltulas and Pieces of Heart are there? The original game has 100 Gold Skulltulas and 36 Pieces of Heart, plus 8 Heart Containers from bosses. The remake has not announced any change to these totals. ### Do I need the original game's knowledge to use this guide? No. Every chapter starts with a short summary and goal, and Guide Mode walks you through one step at a time.