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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Link’s most iconic adventures and one of the most beloved games in the franchise. Naturally, that means new and returning fans alike are delighted to have an excuse to experience it all over again via the 2026 remake for Switch 2. This new rendition of Ocarina of Time delivers a nostalgic return to the original story and overall gameplay style, with enhanced graphics and QoL updates that make it even better.
Of course, even if we finally got a jump button and Zelda Notes to help us 100% those collectibles, we could all use a little help saving Hyrule from time to time. Whether you’re struggling to remember how to cheer up Chief Darunia or want to know how to expand your seed bag storage, our walkthrough hub is here to help. Our team is also delving into those dungeons to provide updated walkthroughs for the remake, and you’ll find links to every one of our dungeon guides for Ocarina of Time here as well.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Key Details: Price, Platforms, & Age Rating
The 2026 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released on November 6th. It is a Switch 2 exclusive game, meaning it’s not playable on the original Nintendo Switch. Here are the key details for the 2026 Ocarina of Time remake:
- Price: $59.99 USD
- Platforms: Switch 2 exclusive
- Rating: ESRB E10+ Everyone; PEGI 12 for animated blood and fantasy violence (not to mention those weird sounds the Great Fairy ery much does still make, but apparently those passed muster to avoid an official “suggestive themes” mention)
If you want to experience the classic version from the N64, it is available via Nintendo Switch Online for those with the Expansion Pack membership. Unlike the remake, this version is playable on the original Switch.
Ocarina of Time Gameplay Overview
Like most early Legend of Zelda titles, the Ocarina of Time remake is not open-world, but rather a more linear adventure. Certain areas can only be accessed after reaching key points in the story, and there are loading screens between key locations.
The overall story involves Link working to help save Hyrule because the Deku Tree (and a young Princess Zelda) told him to. Gameplay-wise, it is a puzzle-heavy game with several dungeons that players must navigate to acquire key items. Along with puzzles, the game features mini-games and combat in both the overworld and dungeons.
All Ocarina of Time Guides
Here are links to all of our in-depth general breakout guides for the remake:
And here are our dungeon walkthrough guides:
- Links to come
How Do You Get a Bigger Deku Seed Bag?
To upgrade your Deku Seed bag early on in Ocarina of Time, head to the Lost Woods. On your way to visit Saria at the center (follow the sound of the ocarina music), you’ll find a stump with a bullseye target across from it. It should be through the first log path to the right, in front of two Skull Kids hanging out on tree stumps.
Hit the target with a Deku Seed. A Deku Scrub will pop out and cheer you on. Keep hitting it, aiming right at the center, until it congratulates you and gifts you an upgraded Deku Seed Bag that holds double the amount of Deku Seeds.
TIP: Play the ocarina with the two Skull Kids nearby to earn some rupees. You’ll need to stand on the stump, then follow along with their song correctly to earn your reward.
How Do You Get a Bigger Deku Stick Bag?
Before you sell the Skull Mask, make sure you stop by the Lost Woods! There’s a special, hidden location where you can show off that scary mask to get a bigger Deku Stick bag. And you’ll need to wear the Skull Mask to pull it off.
Deep in the Lost Woods, you will find a secret Forest Stage. Here, you can show off different masks to a group of Deku Scrubs. If they like what they see, they’ll give you a reward. And they really like the Skull Mask.
Bring the Skull Mask to the Forest Stage by taking the following route through the Lost Woods:
- Right
- Left
- Right
- Left
- Left
This route mostly follows Saria’s song, until the last turn where you go left instead of towards the melody again. It should bring you to a small clearing with a handful of Deku Scrubs. Defeat them so they stop chucking seeds at you, then look around for a grassy area with butterflies floating above it. Clear out the grass, and you’ll find a hidden hole. Jump down it, and you’ve found the Forest Stage.
There, stand on the stage area in front of the Deku Scrub audience with the mask equipped. They will cheer and proclaim their approval.
Next, head to the corner of the room where a larger, grown-up Deku Scrub is waiting. Talk to it, and you’ll receive an upgraded Deku Stick Bag that holds 20 sticks instead of just 10.
TIP: If you forget to do this before selling the original Skull Mask to the Skull Kid, don’t worry: you can always borrow another Skull Mask from the Mask Shop in Hyrule. You can also visit again wearing other masks for unique prizes.
Who Wants the Skull Mask in Ocarina of Time Remake?
It’s not too difficult to figure out what to do with the Keaton Mask, since the guard who wants it basically sends you on a fetch quest to Hyrule. But after that, figuring out where to sell the different masks becomes a side quest in its own right.
After you rent a mask, be sure to talk to the man outside the shop while wearing the mask. He will give you a tip about the general area where you’ll find your next customer. But even with that help, it can be tricky to find the right person. That’s especially true for the Skull Mask, since your customer lurks in the mysterious Lost Woods.
To sell the Skull Mask and unlock the next one, you will need to find the Skull Kid in the Lost Woods. Not the two Skull Kids who ask you to play music with them, but another, loner one that you’ll first need to befriend. The Skull Kid can be found by taking the first tunnel to the left when entering the Lost Woods. Rather than eject you immediately like most wrong turns, this will take you to a small grove where a lone Skull Kid stands on a stump.
First, play Saria’s Song on the stump across from him. This will make him more friendly towards you, and he will then be comfortable asking for the mask. To sell it to him, make sure it’s equipped, then talk to the Skull Kid again. He will pay you 10 coins for it, which means you’re selling it at a loss and will owe the mask shop owner 10 coins upon your return. But this is the only way to unlock the next masks, so it’s a loss you’ll have to absorb to keep doing business.
How Do You Cheer Up Chief Darunia?
Before you can progress in Goron Village, you’ll need to cheer up the chief. The Threads of Time tell you that much. But what they don’t tell you is how.
The trick is, of course, your ocarina. To help break Darunia out of his bad mood so he’ll give you the Goron Bracelet you need to pick up bomb flowers, play him Saria’s Song. He loves this tune, and it will get him to dance off the bad mood.
Of course, you need to know Saria’s song before you can do this. You learn this song by visiting Saria in the Lost Woods after your initial departure and trip to Hyrule Castle. Find her in the forest depths by following the sound of ocarina music. When you do, talk to her, and she’ll teach you the song.
TIP: We recommend returning to Kokiri Forest and heading to the Lost Woods to see Saria before going to Goron Village. If you don’t, you’ll be traveling back and forth across the map. Not a big deal, but it will save you time to unlock Saria’s Song before you go.
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