Leak says Zelda: Majora's Mask remake not in production despite Ocarina of Time hints

Dialogue, character designs, and datamines from Ocarina of Time suggested another Zelda project was incoming. However, insider Shpeshal Nick claims a Majora’s Mask remake is not in development. That’s a disappointment for fans expecting the Switch 2 game to surface during the 40th Anniversary.

An unwelcome update

Shpeshal Nick has an uneven track record, so readers should maintain some skepticism. Even so, he earlier revealed the Ocarina of Time remake was a big-budget project, rather than a glorified remaster. The leaker also divulged the existence of the Zelda Switch 2 console before Nintendo’s confirmation.

On social media, the insider explains, “Majora’s Mask is not currently in any form of production.” The information supposedly comes from the same source that provided OOT updates.

Once the Ocarina of Time remake release date passed, sleuths discovered clues pointing to the Zelda title arriving sooner. In the game files, YouTuber Austin John Plays detected references to three masks with amiibo functionality. The first two were associated with Young Zelda and Young Link accessories, both launching in 2027.

The datamine noted the final mask, Mask_103, was much more mysterious. There is extensive dialogue connected to the item, hinting it may shield players from enemies. That reminded N64 loyalists of how Link evaded monsters in the original Majora’s Mask.

The amiibo theory

Followers speculated a third amiibo could appear in 2027 as the Zelda 40th Anniversary continues. To accompany an announcement of a new Switch 2 game, Nintendo may unveil a Skull Kid figure. Unfortunately, Shpeshal Nick learned the next amiibo will depict Ganondorf instead.

Beyond the analysis of the Ocarina of Time files, there were other positive signs. The Happy Mask Salesman character wears golden bracelets, unlike in the 1998 N64 version, but found in Majora’s Mask. OOT also introduces a day-night cycle more familiar to the innovative entry that followed it in 2000.

The two titles share assets and gameplay mechanics that could trim development time. Nevertheless, while only a prediction, the reliable NateTheHate also doesn’t anticipate a Majora’s Mask remake release date before 2030.