Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Highlights Switch 2’s Growing Game Library

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is back in the spotlight thanks to its new Switch 2 update, which brings technical remakes for the latest hardware. The game now aims for 60 FPS, making the classic adventure smoother on Switch 2. The updated Nintendo eShop listing also confirms that Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) will be supported when the console is connected to a compatible TV.

VRR helps when a game's frame rate isn't steady, allowing the display to adjust its refresh rate to match the console's output. For Ocarina of Time, a 60 FPS target and VRR support should make movement much smoother on compatible TVs.

This update shows Nintendo is using the Switch 2's hardware to improve games, not just moving old titles over without changes.

By aiming for better performance, Nintendo gives fans a clearer idea of what to expect when they play this classic adventure on the new system. But Ocarina of Time isn't the only Switch 2 news right now. MP First reports that Media Molecule is working on a brand-new IP that could take the studio in a whole new direction.

The report describes Media Molecule's next project as a social simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. Unlike Ocarina of Time, this isn't an update to a well-known Nintendo series. Instead, Media Molecule is reportedly creating a brand-new social simulation world. So it's still unclear exactly how its systems will work.

Based on the reported inspirations, however, the game could focus heavily on social interactions, relationships, and activities within an evolving world. The slower-paced structure of games like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon would also mark a significant departure from the studio's previous projects. Performance is also being talked about.

The game is said to target 60 FPS, and the Switch 2's VRR support could help make gameplay smoother on compatible TVs. However, it's still not clear which platforms Media Molecule's project will be released on, so its connection to Switch 2 isn't confirmed yet. These updates suggest the Switch 2 could have a very diverse lineup.

Ocarina of Time is getting technical remakes for the new hardware, while Media Molecule is reportedly working on a totally different kind of game with its next IP. Right now, Nintendo's update is the clearest, confirming 60 FPS and VRR support for Ocarina of Time. Media Molecule's project is still a mystery, but its Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon influences make it a game worth watching as more news comes out.