Ocarina of Time remake DLC has not been announced, but Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has not ruled it out either. According to a report on an IGN interview, Aonuma suggested that Master Quest, the harder mode missing from the Nintendo Switch 2 remake, could come back as downloadable content.
The remake went on sale on November 5, 2026, and searches for it have been climbing since. Here is what Aonuma actually said, what the remake includes and what to expect next.
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What Aonuma said about Ocarina of Time remake DLC
Notebookcheck reports that Aonuma, speaking to IGN alongside Hidemaro Fujibayashi, hinted that Master Quest could arrive after launch. He did not confirm it. He did not shut the idea down either.
His one direct comment was cautious: “But I don’t think that we would announce anything specific at this time,” as quoted by Notebookcheck. In other words, a plan may or may not exist, and Nintendo is not ready to talk about it.
Treat this as a hint, not a promise. No release window, price or content list for any DLC has been published in the coverage we read.
What Master Quest is, and why fans want it
Master Quest is the tougher version of the game. Longtime fans know it as a remixed take on the original dungeons, built for players who already know the game well. Notebookcheck says it is missing from the Switch 2 remake, which is why the DLC question came up in the first place.
For returning players, that matters. A remake with rebuilt visuals is a good reason to replay the game, but a harder mode gives experienced players something new to chase after the credits roll.
What the Ocarina of Time remake includes
Fullcleared lists the main changes in the remake:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rebuilt visuals | Overhauled textures throughout the game |
| Voiced cutscenes | Fully voiced scenes and expanded dialogue |
| Music | A symphonic orchestral score |
| Controls | Dedicated jump and run buttons, plus a free-moving camera on the Right Stick |
| World | A day and night cycle that keeps running inside towns |
| Story tracker | A Threads of Time screen showing story progress and your next objective |
| Microphone | Hum a melody Link has learned and he plays it back |
The list shows how much Nintendo changed beyond the visuals. Voiced cutscenes and a full orchestral score alter the feel of scenes that were silent or text-only in the original, while the dedicated jump and run buttons and the free camera make the controls closer to what modern players expect.
The microphone feature is the most unusual addition. Players hum a melody Link has already learned and he plays it back on the ocarina, which turns the instrument at the center of the game into something you can use directly. How well it works in a noisy living room is something reviews will need to test.
Release date, editions and price
The game launched on November 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, with preorders handled through the Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop, according to Fullcleared. Physical first prints include textured foil cover art while supplies last.
Neither source we read states a price, so check Nintendo’s store for the current figure. Hardware fans may also have noticed a separate Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console bundle, which released on October 29 with matching Pro Controllers and a carrying case. That is a console package, not a game edition.
What happens next with Ocarina of Time remake DLC
For now, nothing is official. Watch Nintendo’s own channels and any upcoming Nintendo Direct for news. If Master Quest does arrive, expect Nintendo to announce it formally with a date and a price.
Until then, the safest assumption is that the base game is all you are buying. For more on where to find Nintendo’s hardware, see our Zelda Switch 2 restock report and the rest of our Gadgets coverage.
Ocarina of Time remake DLC FAQ
**Is there Ocarina of Time remake DLC?** Not officially. Aonuma hinted that Master Quest could return as DLC but did not confirm it.
**Is Master Quest in the base game?** Notebookcheck says the harder mode is missing from the Switch 2 remake.
**When did the remake launch?** November 5, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2.
Sources: Notebookcheck, Fullcleared
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