Ocarina of Time DLC Leak Reveals Master Quest Plans

Nintendo's upcoming Ocarina of Time release may include Master Quest DLC, according to newly discovered game files, while an interview with producer Eiji Aonuma adds to the speculation.

Nintendo could be preparing additional material for its newly released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, since data miners have unearthed references to Master Quest DLC buried in the game’s files. The revelation has sparked discussion about what Nintendo might add post-launch and whether it would be free or require a separate purchase.

According to several reports, the game files reference Master Quest as unlockable through DLC, not a standard game update. The mode includes a mirrored version of the world with changed dungeons; however, the report said the discovered data is incomplete.

This could mean Nintendo is working on something like the Master Quest version bundled with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.

This edition was harder, with tougher dungeon layouts and different puzzles for returning fans to tackle. That said, Nintendo hasn't said whether DLC is in the works, let alone when it's coming or how much it will cost. It also raises the issue of whether Master Quest is a one-off addition, or whether Nintendo has something else in store.

Interestingly, comments from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma in a recent interview have added a further dimension to the speculation. When asked whether the development team had considered adding Master Quest or other content from the original game’s development, Aonuma hinted that Nintendo wanted to leave the possibility open for developers to explore adding it in the future.

He would not disclose any concrete intentions, but his remarks have gained attention following allusions to Master Quest being found in the game’s archives. Aonuma also touched on the Hall of Fallen Heroes, a new feature that lets you see vanquished monsters, read descriptions, and redo key boss fights. This feature wasn't available in the original Nintendo 64 release and is one of the enhancements in the current edition.

Meanwhile, Nintendo’s latest financial reports show that Switch 2 sales have hit 26.15 million units globally.

The company sold another 2.68 million consoles during the three months ended Sept. 30, although hardware sales fell 37.4% year over year during the first half of the fiscal year. But if you look at launch sales for each console, the Switch 2 is still doing better than the original Switch and the PlayStation 5, despite the slowdown.

Nintendo also saw good software performance with Switch 2 game sales up 18.8%. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream sold 8.81 million copies. Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove sold 2.42 million and 2.89 million units, respectively.

Another unsubstantiated source states that Pokémon Winds and Waves was initially set for release in November 2026 but has now been pushed back to November 2027. The delay reportedly required revisions to the Pokémon anime's production schedule, with a new Gen 10 story and a break scheduled for Pokémon Horizons.

These claims are unproven and should be taken with caution. Back to Ocarina of Time, the main question is whether Nintendo will charge for Master Quest. If the corporation releases it as paid DLC, it will largely come down to how much new content they offer and how fans respond.  The low price might be easier to swallow, but charging about $20 for Master Quest alone might be problematic. Nintendo has not formally announced the DLC yet. However, the files in question hint that more Ocarina of Time content may be on the way.