What Monolith Soft's Ocarina of Time Role Means for Switch 2…
For players, this means the remake's polish comes from a proven collaboration between Nintendo's Zelda veterans and a studio with deep RPG and open-world experience. It also reinforces Monolith Soft's…
For players, this means the remake's polish comes from a proven collaboration between Nintendo's Zelda veterans and a studio with deep RPG and open-world experience. It also reinforces Monolith Soft's…
Key points - Monolith Soft confirmed on X it assisted with programming and graphics on the Ocarina of Time remake. - This is the fifth mainline Zelda title Monolith Soft has contributed to, starting with Skyward Sword in 2011. - Nintendo's EPD Production Group No. 3, the Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom team, led the remake. - Monolith Soft has also contributed to Splatoon Raiders and Mario Kart World on Switch 2. - The Switch 2 exclusive Ocarina of Time remake released on November 5.
Timeline - 2007: Nintendo acquires Monolith Soft from Bandai Namco. - 2011: Monolith Soft begins contributing to mainline Zelda with Skyward Sword. - Earlier this week: Nintendo reveals EPD Production Group No. 3 was responsible for the remake. - November 5: The Ocarina of Time remake launches exclusively on Switch 2.
FAQ
Q: Did Monolith Soft develop the Ocarina of Time remake? A: No, Nintendo's EPD Production Group No. 3 led development. Monolith Soft confirmed it assisted with programming and graphics on the project.
Q: How many Zelda games has Monolith Soft worked on? A: This marks the fifth mainline Zelda title the studio has contributed to, starting with Skyward Sword in 2011 and including the two Switch entries.
Q: When did the Ocarina of Time remake come out? A: The Switch 2 exclusive released on November 5, the day before this news about Monolith Soft's involvement surfaced.
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