The time has come: The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been available since November 5, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Coinciding with the release, the full English voice cast has now been confirmed for the first time. IGN verified it based on the credits.
Who voices Zelda, Ganondorf, and Navi?
The most prominent role goes to a familiar face: Matthew Mercer, known from the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, once again takes on Ganondorf. He previously lent his voice to the villain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fans had already suspected this after the official trailers, and now it's confirmed.
- Ganondorf: Matthew Mercer
- Zelda: Erica Mendez
- Navi: Lisa Reimold
- Additional Voices (Voice Support): Daniel Bushey, Rachel Seeley, Danny Hunt, and Haley Hanna Hunt
Link remains silent, as in all Zelda games. The complete list with all role assignments can be found in the game's credits.
Why is voice acting such a big step?
The original, released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, featured no spoken dialogue. Text, gestures, and music conveyed the story. In the remake, cutscenes are now fully voiced. For a game many consider one of the most influential in the series' history, this marks a significant shift.
The remake was showcased, among other events, during the Nintendo Direct for Zelda's 40th anniversary on September 8, 2026.
Analysis: Does the story gain or lose with voices?
This is our assessment, not a statement of fact: Voice acting in Zelda is always a balancing act. For decades, players have formed their own impressions of Zelda and Ganondorf, with a silent Link serving as a canvas for projection. With Mercer, at least for Ganondorf, a voice is at the microphone that has already given the character an identity in Tears of the Kingdom. This provides recognition and aligns with the idea that the remake consistently connects the characters with the younger canon.
For players, this practically means: Those who want to play with English voice acting can look forward to the now-confirmed cast. We did not find information on what other languages the game offers in our sources, so we will leave that open.
Source: IGN, Nintendo (official game page)
Do you prefer hearing Ganondorf with Matthew Mercer's voice, or would you have preferred a silent villain like in the N64 original?
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