Nintendo's major holiday release, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, hits a solid 1080p and 60fps, yet omits advanced upscaling technology.
This week’s biggest headline in the Nintendo world surrounds the new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. As revealed by the technical analysis team at Digital Foundry, the game runs at 1080p resolution and a steady 60 frames per second. While these specs are solid, it’s been noted that the remaster lacks DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) support, which is available on some other high-profile Switch 2 titles. This absence might come as a surprise to some, considering the hefty performance boosts DLSS can bring, particularly in enhancing graphics and performance on lower resolutions.
File Sizes and eShop Standings
As the Nintendo Switch 2 continues its lifecycle, understanding file sizes becomes crucial, especially with substantial releases incoming. According to Nintendo Everything, titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight are incoming, with file sizes of 29.5GB and more, indicating a growing trend for larger game installations.
Looking at the eShop charts shared by Nintendo Everything, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has shot to the top ahead of its release, a testament to the franchise’s enduring popularity. This game, exclusive to the Switch 2, highlights both the pressure on player’s storage space and the appetite for strategic RPGs on the platform.
Nintendo Direct Reactions
Fans enjoyed a double dose of Nintendo Direct presentations this week. The first, entirely Zelda-focused, showcased more of the Ocarina of Time remake. Meanwhile, the second Direct featured broader announcements, though details on that remain opaque in reports. Discussion online suggests a warm reception overall, per Nintendo Everything, which hints at a healthy pipeline of titles from both Nintendo and third-party developers.
Other Notes
In additional news, nostalgic reflections on Super Mario Sunshine surfaced, reflecting on its enduring blend of challenge and charm, detailed in a feature by Nintendo Everything. Meanwhile, Persona 4 Revival continues to drum up interest, with new character trailers dropping, showing Teddie in all his quirky glory, as reported by Nintendo Everything.
This week underscores a blend of retrospection and future anticipation, with Nintendo leveraging its legacy while preparing an impressive upcoming catalog for the new hardware.
