Nintendo has remained surprisingly quiet about the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, but a retailer may have accidentally revealed one major detail ahead of schedule. A short-lived store listing credited Monolith Soft as the developer behind the remake, although that information has since been changed.
If accurate, Monolith Soft would hardly be an unexpected choice. The studio already has extensive experience working alongside Nintendo and has contributed to several games within the Zelda franchise.
Retailer Lists Monolith Soft as Ocarina of Time Remake Developer
The discovery came from Norwegian retailer Elkjøp, which published a product listing for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2.
What caught the attention of fans wasn’t the game itself, but the developer listed on the store page.
Instead of Nintendo, the retailer originally credited Monolith Soft as the developer.
The information quickly gained attention within the gaming community, particularly because Nintendo has yet to officially announce which studio is leading development of the remake.
However, the listing didn’t stay that way for long.
Elkjøp later updated the product page and replaced Monolith Soft with simply “Nintendo.”
That change has naturally raised even more questions. It could mean the retailer accidentally published information that wasn’t supposed to be public yet. On the other hand, Monolith Soft could have simply been listed by mistake.
For now, there is no confirmation either way.
Monolith Soft Already Has Plenty of Zelda Experience
Monolith Soft being involved wouldn’t exactly come out of nowhere.
While the studio is best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series, it has regularly supported Nintendo’s biggest development projects. More recently, the company has contributed to Nintendo Switch 2 projects including Mario Kart World and Splatoon Raiders.
More importantly, Monolith Soft already has a long history with The Legend of Zelda.
Its involvement with the franchise stretches back to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and the studio later provided development support for other major Zelda projects.
That makes Monolith Soft a believable candidate for the Ocarina of Time remake, whether it is leading development or supporting another Nintendo team.
Nintendo Hasn’t Revealed Much About the Remake
Nintendo officially revealed the Ocarina of Time remake in June 2026, following months of rumors and speculation.
However, the announcement didn’t provide many details.
Nintendo showed only a brief teaser, leaving major questions unanswered regarding gameplay changes, development responsibilities, release timing and just how extensively the Nintendo 64 classic is being rebuilt for Switch 2.
The lack of information has naturally encouraged fans to examine retailer listings and other potential sources for clues.
This latest discovery is interesting, but it shouldn’t be treated as confirmation.
Retailer Listing Could Simply Be a Mistake
Retailer leaks have revealed legitimate information in the past, but store pages are also regularly filled with placeholder information.
The fact that Elkjøp changed the developer from Monolith Soft to Nintendo makes the situation particularly difficult to judge.
If Monolith Soft really is working on the remake, the original listing could have contained information supplied to the retailer before Nintendo was ready to announce it. Alternatively, someone creating the listing may simply have entered incorrect information that was later corrected.
Until Nintendo or Monolith Soft confirms the developer, both possibilities remain on the table.
Still, Monolith Soft’s existing relationship with Nintendo and its previous Zelda work make the supposed leak considerably more believable than a completely random studio appearing on the listing.
For now, fans will have to wait for Nintendo to reveal more about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and exactly who is responsible for rebuilding one of the company’s most celebrated games.
