The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask may not be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 remake anytime soon, despite the immediate success of the recently released Ocarina of Time remake. The return of Link’s original 3D adventure has been a major highlight of Zelda‘s 40th anniversary celebrations, earning excellent reviews and introducing a new generation of players to the Nintendo 64 classic. Unsurprisingly, its success has also raised questions about whether Nintendo intends to give Majora’s Mask the same treatment, and many fans thought the game itself hinted at it.
There’s certainly a good argument for remaking The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, especially considering how closely connected it is to Ocarina of Time. The original games were released just two years apart, with Majora’s Mask reusing assets and characters while introducing a completely different adventure in Termina. Nintendo also followed a similar pattern on the 3DS, releasing Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011 and Majora’s Mask 3D in 2015.
Majora’s Mask Remake is Not in Production
However, known Nintendo insider Shpeshal Nick has claimed that a Zelda: Majora’s Mask remake isn’t currently in development. In a recent Twitter post, Nick said the information came from the same source that previously provided him with details about the Ocarina of Time remake to begin with. According to the insider, “Zelda: Majora’s Mask is not currently in any form of production.” He also claimed that Nintendo is planning a third Zelda: Ocarina of Time amiibo featuring Ganondorf, provided there aren’t any production issues. Neither claim has been confirmed by Nintendo, so the information should be treated as a rumor for now.
The update is particularly disappointing because players have already discovered several possible Majora’s Mask references in the Ocarina of Time remake. Dataminers recently found references to a mysterious third mask, identified as Mask 103, which appears to have its own dialogue and interactions. Some of the descriptions suggest that the mask has unusual properties, potentially allowing Link to avoid certain enemies. This led to speculation about a connection to Majora’s Mask, particularly since Nintendo has already announced Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo that unlock special masks in the remake.
There are also some smaller details in Zelda: Ocarina of Time that have fueled speculation about another remake. The Happy Mask Salesman features design elements associated with Zelda: Majora’s Mask, while changes to NPC behavior and the day-night cycle have reminded players of the 2000 game. Of course, these could simply be improvements made for the remake, not hints about Nintendo’s future plans (although the similarities are certainly interesting). Nick’s claim about a Ganondorf amiibo also offers another possible explanation for the mysterious third mask, even if its identity remains unconfirmed.
For now, Nintendo hasn’t announced a Zelda: Majora’s Mask remake, and Shpeshal Nick’s latest comments suggest that one may still be quite a way off. However, a game not being in production today doesn’t necessarily mean Nintendo has ruled it out entirely. The Ocarina of Time remake has already demonstrated that there’s plenty of interest in revisiting classic Zelda adventures on Switch 2, and Zelda: Majora’s Mask remains one of the franchise’s most beloved entries.
- 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
