GameStop recently appeared to have leaked the pre-order date for the highly anticipated remake of the Switch 2 game "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time." According to information briefly displayed on the retailer's system, pre-orders for this N64 classic remake will officially open on August 4, 2026.
According to foreign media reports, GameStop recently updated the product page for the remastered version of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" and once clearly marked the pre-order date of "August 4". Although the information was later removed, it has been captured and preserved by eagle-eyed players. August 4th is Tuesday, and Tuesday has always been a high-frequency time for game industry announcements and Nintendo direct meetings. Therefore, many players speculated that this may not only be a leak of the pre-order date, but also hints that a Nintendo direct meeting themed on the "Ocarina of Time" remake may be held on the same day.
However, the credibility of this leak still needs to be viewed with caution. While it's not uncommon for retailers to leak information in advance, it usually happens on the night before or on the day of the official announcement, and it's not typical to "spoiler" weeks in advance. More importantly, Nintendo has always been known for its strict confidentiality, and there is very little precedent for its major plans to be leaked by retailers in advance.
In addition, so far, neither Nintendo nor GameStop has responded to this rumor. Therefore, players are advised to take this pre-order date with a grain of salt until official news is announced.