Majora’s Mask Switch 2 Remake Rumors: What We Know So Far
Fresh rumors suggest Nintendo could be planning a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for the next Switch generation (often referred to as “Switch 2”). Even so, players should treat the chatter as unconfirmed for now. Majora’s Mask originally launched on Nintendo 64 as a direct follow-up to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The game went on to receive broad critical praise, with many highlighting how it pushed bold changes to the franchise’s familiar structure.
At the core of Majora’s Mask is its distinctive three-day schedule, which reshapes how Link interacts with Termina and the people living there. The countdown clock constantly raises the pressure, while the masks Link gathers throughout the adventure unlock some of the most notable abilities he’s ever used. Beyond the mechanics, the overall presentation leans into a tense, unsettling atmosphere—one reason the title stands out not only within Zelda, but across games overall. Naturally, a Switch 2 remake would be a dream scenario for many players, but the newest rumors shouldn’t be taken as proof that development has actually begun.
A Zelda: Majora’s Mask fan has surfaced a discarded idea from the game that reportedly used a rarely employed Nintendo 64 accessory.
Why the Rumors Keep Coming Up
- Updates on an IMDB page tied to Nobuyuki Hiyama (who voiced Adult Link in Ocarina of Time) reportedly started mentioning a Majora’s Mask remake.
- Some fans interpreted the update as a leak indicating the project is in development.
- The claim is easy to dismiss because IMDB entries can be edited by anyone, meaning the update doesn’t reliably confirm anything.
Even if that specific “leak” doesn’t hold up, it still doesn’t automatically rule out the possibility of a Majora’s Mask remake eventually being considered.
Could Nintendo Copy the Previous Remake Pattern?
Nintendo previously remade Ocarina of Time, and it also remade Majora’s Mask afterward. Ocarina of Time 3D launched on the 3DS in 2011, and four years later, Majora’s Mask 3D followed.
Because Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask share a substantial amount of content and assets, it’s reasonable to think Nintendo might aim for a similar approach on Switch 2. With Nintendo putting significant effort into the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, the logic goes that it would also make sense to reuse those assets and build a Majora’s Mask remake as well.
That said, the exact scope of the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake is still unclear, which makes it difficult to predict what a Majora’s Mask remake could look like. The reveal trailer for the Ocarina of Time remake only shows Link resting in his house and doesn’t provide detailed information about any gameplay changes.
What happens next could depend heavily on how ambitious the OoT remake turns out to be:
- If Ocarina of Time is treated primarily as a visual upgrade, then a Majora’s Mask Switch 2 remake would seem more likely to follow a similar, more straightforward approach.
- If Nintendo reworks Ocarina of Time into something more expansive—such as an open-world style or another major structural change—then players may be less likely to see Majora’s Mask make that same leap quickly.
Of course, none of this guarantees anything; outcomes could still vary regardless of assumptions.
When Players Could Actually Get It—and Where to Play Now
Even if a Majora’s Mask remake is real, it would likely take years before it reaches players. In the meantime, Zelda fans have near-term options. They can expect to play the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 later this year. And if they want to revisit MM in the meantime, they can return to the original Majora’s Mask by using the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.
