Dataminers Find Master Quest Hints in Ocarina of Time Remake
- Dataminers found 'MQ' code strings in the Ocarina of Time Remake files.
- The game launched on November 5, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Launch week sales outperformed the 2017 release of Breath of the Wild by 35%.
- Players suspect Majora's Mask content due to specific NPC dialogue and visual details.
- Producer Eiji Aonuma stated there are no current announcements regarding Master Quest.
A dataminer named MrCheeze reported the discovery on BlueSky on November 7, 2026. The game files contain specific code strings including "MQ," "DodongoCavern," "HasMQ," "IsMQModeExist," "NewGameMQ," and "ReleaseMQ".
These findings suggest that Nintendo may add a Master Quest mode to the game through a future update or downloadable content.
Remake outperforms Breath of the Wild launch sales
The Ocarina of Time remake reached the number one position in United Kingdom physical sales.
GamingBible awarded the title a 10/10 score in their review.
Master Quest history and gameplay features
Master Quest was originally planned for the 64DD console and arrived as a bonus disc for the GameCube.
GamingBolt reported that the mode features reworked puzzles and dungeons alongside tougher enemies that deal more damage and possess smarter AI. The GameCube release did not include the mirrored world feature introduced in the 3DS version.
The 3DS version of Master Quest included reworked dungeons, a mirrored game world and Link, and double damage for enemies.
Players speculate on Majora's Mask content
Players speculate that datamined files contain hints related to Majora's Mask. The Happy Mask Salesman now wears gold bracelets, a visual detail absent in the original Ocarina of Time but present in Majora's Mask.
Skull Kid mentions, "My face is missing something," which has led fans to believe a Majora's Mask remake is in development.
Players report that NPC dialogue describes this mystery mask as "otherworldly". Speculation suggests a potential Majora's Mask remake could reuse systems and assets from the Ocarina of Time remake, similar to the development of the original Nintendo 64 titles.
Upcoming amiibo and franchise anniversary plans
YouTuber Austin John Plays shared game files identifying masks linked to upcoming Link and Zelda amiibo as Mask 101 and Mask 102. Nintendo scheduled the release of these Link and Zelda amiibo, designed to resemble their Nintendo 64 incarnations, for next year.
The release of the Ocarina of Time remake aligns with Nintendo's 40th-anniversary plans for the Zelda franchise through 2027.
Producer Eiji Aonuma addresses potential DLC
Producer Eiji Aonuma told IGN that he does not believe the company will announce anything specific regarding Master Quest for the Switch 2 remake at this time.
Nintendo Life reports that because most first-party Nintendo games now feature post-launch content, it is possible that Master Quest could be released as a free or paid expansion.
Pricing for physical and digital editions
The physical version of the game costs $69.99 in the US and £58.99 in the EU. The Nintendo eShop version costs $59.99 in the US and £49.99 in the EU.
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