A newly discovered bug in the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time completely distorts the appearance of Link, achieved by using a special glitch to skip segments of the Shadow Temple. The newly released Ocarina of Time remake has already been a smash hit with fans and critics alike.
The Legend of Zelda franchise’s first 3D adventure has long been hailed as one of the best games in the franchise, and even among the best of all time. The original game has been re-released on every Nintendo home console since its debut on the Nintendo 64, and even multiple full remakes. The recent debut of the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time has seen similarly high praise from fans and critics, launching with a 96 on Metacritic and receiving particularly high marks for its presentation and improvements to the gameplay. Now, fans aiming to speedrun Ocarina of Time have discovered a hilarious bug with a recently found trick.
Ocarina of Time Fans Discover Hilarious Link Bug
Fans of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have uncovered a particularly peculiar visual bug that occurs with a special speedrunning trick. The bug is associated with a skip in the Switch 2 remake’s version of the Shadow Temple that allows the player to complete the dungeon without switching to Adult Link. Entering the portal at the end of the temple causes the game to map Young Link’s model onto Adult Link’s skeleton, stretching his proportions and producing a bug-eyed appearance. A reply to the post shows that Link’s distorted appearance remains in the Temple of Light cutscene after completing the dungeon.
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The hilarious Ocarina of Time bug is just one of several quirks players have found with the new version of the classic game. Fans completing the game found that one of the climactic final scenes of Ocarina of Time had undergone a notable change for the remake, with Ganondorf no longer coughing up blood after being defeated by Link. Nintendo also removed several Rupee exploits from the new game, including the removal of a Rupee-farming technique with the drawbridge at Hyrule Castle Town that allowed players to obtain infinite Rupees.
The remake of Ocarina of Time brings a wealth of new content to the beloved Nintendo classic. One of the biggest additions to the game came with the introduction of the Threads of Time, an in-game running summary that allows players to keep track of where they are in the story and find out where to go next. Nintendo added a jump button to the Ocarina of Time remake, replacing the old method of jumping, which relied on running off ledges, and allowing players to move more strategically in combat. The remake also features the Hall of Fallen Foes, serving both as a bestiary of Ocarina of Time‘s enemies and as a boss gauntlet.
Ocarina of Time has already been a huge success for Nintendo, and leaks may have hinted at what’s next for the game. New datamines for the Ocarina of Time remake suggest that Nintendo may be planning a Master Quest DLC for the game, featuring revamped dungeons inspired by the Master Quest version of the original game. The popularity of the remake has also led to speculation about future remakes from Nintendo, with a Nintendo of America executive teasing plans for both new games and remakes on Nintendo’s schedule. Ocarina of Time already serves as a love letter to one of the Zelda franchise’s most beloved adventures, with more potentially on the way.
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November 5, 2026
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Everyone 10+ / Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
