The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fan remake for PC no longer in development

First released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is widely considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. It's also a game that has been a staple in the modding and fan development scene for years, with one of the more notable projects being from a developer named CryZENx. It was an ambitious fan project that aimed to recreate and remake The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5.

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This is a project we've been following for a few years now, with several playable demos showcasing various locations, dungeons, and even characters from the iconic game. Unfortunately, CryZENx has announced that they've officially stopped working on it. Now, if you're thinking that development is ceasing because Nintendo caught wind of the project and issued a cease-and-desist, that's not the case.

The reason for the cancellation is simple, and it has everything to do with Nintendo announcing that it's working on a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake of its own for the Nintendo Switch 2, and that it's on track for a 2026 release.

Although Nintendo's teaser for the project simply says the game will be "reborn" without any info on details, scope, and what it looks like in motion, it was enough for CryZENx to stop development on their ambitious Unreal Engine 5 remake of the game. The good news for fans is that CryZENx has posted a new article on their Patreon page with direct links to the game's playable demos, in chronological order. Dating back to 2022, the demos cover everything from the first few dungeons in the game through to locations like Hyrule Lake and Zora River.

As for what's next for the fan and talented developer, CryZENx posted a poll listing potential remakes for classics like Donkey Kong 64, Turok, Sonic Adventure 2, and more, with the GameCube's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess leading the vote with 51%.