Ocarina of Time remake at Nintendo Direct more likely than 3D Mario, says leaker

After endless rumors, the Nintendo Direct will air on June 9th, at 10AM EDT/4PM CEST. An insider who previously shared the event's timing has now predicted which Switch 2 games will appear. NateTheHate expects The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to be a focus. Unfortunately, a new 3D Mario title is unlikely to debut during the broadcast.

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In March, NateTheHate controversially exposed Nintendo’s schedule for the remainder of 2026 into 2027. Some of those prognostications have already materialized, like the modernized Star Fox. Drawing the most attention, he also suggested that an Ocarina of Time remake could have a holiday 2026 release date.

His latest podcast addressed when the classic Zelda adventure might reemerge. According to the leaker, the June Nintendo Direct is the “right time for them to reveal the game.” Even so, marketing for the latest console has become less predictable.

Fans have seen more broadcasts devoted to a single Switch 2 game. Social media and the Today! app are now alternative ways to spread news. Nevertheless, NateTheHate thinks that as a potential console seller, the Ocarina of Time remake is too critical for a general Nintendo Direct to ignore. Otherwise, the company would be making an “error” and a “marketing mistake”.

How the developers will reimagine the N64 Zelda title is a mystery. However, the insider anticipates that, along with Duskbloods and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, it will have enough airtime to answer some questions. Gamers desperate for a new 3D Mario instead are more likely to be disappointed.

Bad news for Mario supporters

Also in March, NateTheHate leaked that a long-awaited follow-up to Super Mario Odyssey was in the works. As far as a June 9th premiere, he dashed hopes by saying, “I don't think we get a 3D Mario trailer at this Direct.” If his 2027 release date estimate is correct, Nintendo wouldn’t need to rush the next open-world experience.

The insider also downplayed the chances of Mario Kart World DLC or a Mario Maker Switch 2 game surfacing.