The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask remains one of Nintendo’s most memorable games, despite being considerably different from most other entries in the franchise. The game follows Young Link’s journey through Termina, where he has just three days to prevent the moon from crashing into the world. Its darker atmosphere, unusual characters, and time-based gameplay helped establish Zelda: Majora’s Mask as a fan favorite, with Nintendo eventually releasing an enhanced version for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015. More than a decade later, the game is once again getting some attention as part of Zelda‘s 40th anniversary.
Interest in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask has also picked up following the recent release of the Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2. The two games are closely connected, with Majora’s Mask serving as a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, and fans have naturally wondered whether Nintendo intends to remake both. However, recent rumors suggest that a Majora’s Mask remake isn’t currently in development. While that might be disappointing for players hoping to revisit Termina, Nintendo has confirmed another way that the classic game will be represented during the anniversary celebrations.
The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection Celebrates Franchise’s 40th Anniversary
Nintendo has officially revealed The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection, an upcoming trading card collection being produced in partnership with Italian company Panini. Majora’s Mask is among the games represented, with the collection featuring artwork from throughout the Zelda franchise’s 40-year history. The announcement confirms that Nintendo isn’t limiting the set to its most recognizable Zelda adventures, with everything from the original games to more recent releases getting attention. A dedicated album will also be available for organizing the cards, although Nintendo hasn’t revealed exactly how many cards will be included.
The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection is expected to feature artwork representing the following 21 games, including Majora’s Mask:
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link
- A Link to the Past
- Link’s Awakening
- Ocarina of Time
- Majora’s Mask
- Oracle of Seasons
- Oracle of Ages
- Four Swords
- The Wind Waker
- Four Swords Adventures
- The Minish Cap
- Twilight Princess
- Phantom Hourglass
- Spirit Tracks
- Skyward Sword
- A Link Between Worlds
- Tri Force Heroes
- Breath of the Wild
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Echoes of Wisdom
The inclusion of Majora’s Mask is particularly interesting given how different its artwork and characters are from other Zelda games on the timeline. Termina, its inhabitants, and the game’s recognizable masks give Nintendo plenty of material to work with, even if the company hasn’t confirmed which characters or illustrations will appear on individual cards. The Master Collection also covers several distinct eras of The Legend of Zelda, meaning artwork from Majora’s Mask could appear alongside characters and locations from games released decades later (including the more recent open-world Zelda games).
Panini’s involvement makes sense considering the company’s extensive history with collectible cards and sticker albums, although it’s unclear how widely the Zelda set will be available. As for Majora’s Mask, the collection won’t replace the remake that many fans are hoping to see, but it does ensure that the Nintendo 64 classic is represented during the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
- Released
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October 26, 2000
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo EAD
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
- Engine
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Proprietary Engine
