Ocarina of Time Remake Length: How Long to Beat? (Estimate)

Nobody has finished the Ocarina of Time remake yet, since it arrives on Switch 2 on November 5. So any length figure is an estimate built from the original. Here is what the real data says and what might change in the remake.

• N64 original: about 26.8 hours main story and 37.3 hours for everything, per HowLongToBeat data cited by Games.gg.
• 3DS version: 25.1 hours story, 38.4 hours everything.
• Remake: unknown. One outlet, Nintenderos, estimates up to five extra hours for a thorough run (30 to 35 hours), but that is a projection, not a measured time.

How long is the Ocarina of Time remake?

Expect roughly 25 to 30 hours for the story if it follows the original. Other outlets quote slightly different original numbers (30.5 hours overall, 26.5 for the main story), which reflects how HowLongToBeat averages change over time. Treat all of these as ranges.

Will the remake be shorter or longer?

Two features pull in opposite directions. Dashing with held A, a quick item menu and the Threads of Time quest log should cut wandering time. Meanwhile the new Hall of Fallen Foes, a museum of enemy statues where you can rematch tough foes, adds optional play. Nintendo also tried adding Breath of the Wild style warp points, but Eiji Aonuma had them removed, according to Game Beacon's summary of Nintendo's developer interview, so travel across Hyrule works much like before.

Is it open world?

No. Hyrule Field remains a hub connecting separate areas and dungeons, so length depends on dungeons and puzzles rather than map size. That is why a 100-hour expectation would be wrong.

How long does 100 percent take?

If it mirrors the original, plan for about 37 to 38 hours to collect everything, including the 100 Gold Skulltulas and heart pieces. The remake adds the Hall of Fallen Foes, so completionists may need more. Wait for real post-launch data before planning your week.

Related: read our remake vs 3DS comparison, the controls and tips guide, and the launch calendar.

Verdict

Budget around 25 to 30 hours for the story and a bit more if you chase every extra. We will update this once players report real clear times.

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