{
  "id": 18967807,
  "title": "The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time For Switch 2 Could Bring Back A Classic Mode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-for-switch-2-could-bring-back-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:38:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/ocarina-of-time-master-quest-switch-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 is generating excitement among fans as they uncover hidden secrets through datamining. One of the most intriguing findings is the potential return of Master Quest, a classic mode that was absent in the game's initial release. Early discoveries were made by Bluesky user MrCheeze on November 6, who found references to Master Quest within the game's files. X user OatmealDome then suggested on November 7 that these files would require DLC to unlock, hinting at a planned post-launch DLC for the new version of Ocarina of Time. While no official announcement has been made, the evidence from these datamines strongly suggests that Nintendo is considering bringing back Master Quest for the upcoming remake. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest originally launched as a bonus disc with select copies of The Wind Waker on GameCube. It significantly increased the difficulty of the classic Nintendo 64 game, making it a challenging experience for players. Master Quest could be unlocked after completing Ocarina of Time's 3DS remake once, but it was completely missing from the Switch 2 remake at release. This discovery has fueled speculation that Nintendo might consider implementing Master Quest in the new game, potentially offering fans a more challenging alternative to the original. Although the company has not officially confirmed anything, series producer Eiji Aonuma's response to IGN hinted at the possibility of future enhancements to the game. He stated that they leave the door open for developers to explore possibilities for future content, supporting their interests. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is currently available for players to enjoy on the Nintendo Switch 2.",
  "summary": "Master Quest might come to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Nintendo Switch 2 remake as DLC",
  "key_points": [
    "Master Quest, a challenging mode, absent in Ocarina of Time Switch 2 release",
    "Datamining reveals references to Master Quest within game files",
    "Series producer Eiji Aonuma hints at future content possibilities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}