The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask feels like it is as primed for a remake as Ocarina of Time is. While the original is undeniably excellent, there is absolutely room for improvement, and the added bonus of bringing it to modern hardware and thus better preserving it and making it more accessible is amazing. Of course, fans would love to see a Majora’s Mask remake happen, and there is every chance that it may end up happening extremely soon.
We’ve already seen numerous Majora’s Mask remake leaks pop up online, implying that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is looming on the horizon. However, there is a rather significant issue around a Majora’s Mask remake that fans don’t seem to be willing to engage with, one that, frankly, has affected a lot of recent Nintendo titles and likely will do for quite some time. As much as it would be great to see a Majora’s Mask remake happen, this problem must first be addressed.
Are We Getting A Majora’s Mask Remake?
It absolutely seems as if we are getting a Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Nintendo Switch 2 remake, eventually. There was the recent update to voice actor Nobuyuki Hiyama’s IMDb page, which listed Majora’s Mask HD as in post-production, a game that, obviously, hasn’t been officially announced. One also has to take into consideration Nintendo’s penchant for remaking Zelda games, as almost every mainline entry has, at some point, gotten a HD port or remake.
It would also be great to get Majora’s Mask on the Switch 2 alongside Ocarina of Time. Fans would clearly love it and Nintendo would make a lot of money, so it seems like a no-brainer. The only obstacle to this would be if the Ocarina of Time remake doesn’t sell well, thus proving the interest simply isn’t there. Of course, the chances of that happening feel rather slim.
The thing is, we all already knew that to be true. Nintendo’s love of money hasn’t gone anywhere, nor has our collective love for N64 Zelda titles. A Majora’s Mask remake reveal wouldn’t be particularly surprising at this point, so why are we already all rushing to discuss its potential existence? This demand for a remake, the rampant speculation, and never-ending desire for something new is becoming a problem, and it’s something we really need to address.
For Now, Let’s Be Excited For Ocarina Of Time
I am not one to judge others on their taste in video games, their desire to see their favorite series get new entries, or their curiosity about what may come next. However, I find there to be something rather frustrating about a small subset of the Nintendo fandom especially endlessly craving the next big game, when we haven’t even yet seen gameplay of the latest title releasing. Ocarina of Time’s remake was only revealed in June, and we’re already getting Reddit threads and posts about a Majora’s Mask remake. It’s absurd.
It feels as if, in this age of endless consumption, of instant gratification and inpatient expectation fueled by the perpetual carousel of releases and content blaring at our faces, we’ve forgotten what it means to simply appreciate not just the things we already have, but even those that are scheduled to release. I appreciate the excitement that can be found in speculation and hype, but those things can absolutely be attributed to existing upcoming titles and don’t need to be wasted on games that don’t currently and may never exist.
Ultimately, I feel this all comes down to people not getting remakes of their specific favorite titles, or entries in their specific favorite franchises. Nintendo Directs are often awash with people complaining at a lack of new Mario games and lamenting that the studio is abandoning its core player base and not making anything new for the Switch 2, despite the fact that it is heavily supporting its JRPG output, releasing endless remakes of classic titles, and new entries in popular series like Splatoon.
No one will ever be truly satisfied when it comes to video games, and I get that. However, what we can be is empathetic to others and their enjoyment. We can appreciate what is coming and enjoy that while also remaining patiently excited about what may loom on the horizon. Ocarina of Time will be great, and, once that has been and gone, perhaps then we can contemplate the potential for another remake. Until then, let’s push Majora’s Mask and other Zelda remakes to the back of our minds or else risk losing the joy that comes from surprise forever.
- Released
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October 26, 2000
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo EAD
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
- Engine
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Proprietary Engine
