A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is reportedly not in development, despite recent discoveries in the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time that prompted speculation about a follow-up. Gaming insider Nick Baker, better known as Shpeshal Nick, claims Nintendo currently has no version of the project in production.
In a November 10, 2026 post on X, Baker stated that “Majora’s Mask is not currently in any form of production.” He attributed the information to the same source that previously provided him with details about the Ocarina of Time remake. Baker also claimed that Nintendo’s rumored third upcoming Zelda amiibo depicts Ganondorf rather than Skull Kid, contradicting one theory surrounding the potential remake.
Neither claim has been confirmed by Nintendo, and Baker’s information cannot be independently verified. The reported development status should therefore be treated as a rumor rather than confirmation that Nintendo has cancelled or ruled out a Majora’s Mask remake.
Speculation surrounding the project intensified following the November 5 launch of the Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2. The updated adventure introduced substantial changes to the Nintendo 64 original, including modernized movement, expanded presentation and voiced cutscenes.
More importantly, datamining discoveries suggested Nintendo might be preparing additional Zelda content. YouTuber Austin John Plays identified references to three amiibo-related masks in the remake’s files. Two entries, Mask_101 and Mask_102, correspond to the previously announced Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo figures scheduled for 2027.
The third entry, identified as Mask_103, remains unexplained. Reported dialogue associated with the unidentified mask describes it as unusual, frightening and otherworldly, with references suggesting that it may affect how enemies react to Link. The files reportedly contain nearly 200 lines of dialogue related to the item, although corresponding character models and textures have not been identified.
Those discoveries led some players to speculate that the mysterious mask could be associated with Skull Kid, the central antagonist of Majora’s Mask. A Skull Kid amiibo would potentially connect the new Ocarina of Time remake to its Nintendo 64 sequel, although the datamined information does not establish such a connection.
Baker’s latest claim offers a different explanation. He alleges that the third planned Zelda amiibo is Ganondorf, subject to potential production issues. If accurate, that would weaken the theory that the unidentified amiibo slot is intended to introduce Skull Kid or accompany a Majora’s Mask announcement. However, the identity of the additional figure remains unconfirmed.
Expectations for another remake have also been influenced by Nintendo’s history with the two games. Majora’s Mask originally launched in 2000 as a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time, reusing elements of its predecessor while introducing a three-day time cycle and transformation masks. Nintendo subsequently remade both titles for Nintendo 3DS, releasing Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011 and Majora’s Mask 3D in 2015.
The possibility of another remake has attracted additional attention following the strong commercial launch of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, which sold 5.2 million copies worldwide during its first four days.
Nevertheless, the commercial success of Ocarina of Time and the similarities between the original games do not establish that Nintendo has commissioned another remake. Datamined references can indicate unused content, future additions or ideas that never reach release.
Nintendo has not announced a Majora’s Mask remake for Switch 2, confirmed the existence of a third upcoming Zelda amiibo or disclosed any development plans for the project. Baker’s remarks introduce a new claim about its current status, but an official announcement would be needed to establish whether another remake is planned.
