More Zelda Remakes on the Way? 'Majora's Mask HD' Appears in Link Voice Actor's Credits'

Could another The Legend of Zelda remake follow Ocarina of Time? New evidence suggests a potential upcoming title, as the IMDb profile of Link's voice actor, Nobuyuki Hiyama, has been updated. Furthermore, the profile of Mikiharu Oiwa, a developer at Nintendo subsidiary Grezzo, has been updated with information on another unannounced project, fueling speculation that a series of remasters or remakes may be in the works.

젤다 리메이크 이어지나? 링크 성우 정보에 뜬 '무쥬라의 가면 HD'
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask image. Photo: Nintendo, INVEN

The rumors began with voice actor Nobuyuki Hiyama's IMDb page. Hiyama, who voiced Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Fierce Deity Link in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, lists 'Majora's Mask HD' among his upcoming projects, alongside the Ocarina of Time remake slated for release this year.

First released in 2000, Majora's Mask is the sequel to Ocarina of Time. It features a unique structure, taking place in Termina—far from Hyrule—and pitting the player against an antagonist other than Ganondorf. It is particularly noted for its three-day time limit system and dark, somber atmosphere, which set it apart from the rest of the series. Despite these differences, the game was highly acclaimed for its distinct identity and charm.

Some observers suggest that the appearance of these voice credits at this stage could mean that Majora's Mask HD is already well into development, as voice recording and audio work typically occur during the post-production phase. However, the presence of the '(archive sound)' tag on several character entries suggests the possibility of a simple remaster using original audio, and some have even raised the possibility of a clerical error.

Meanwhile, the profile of Mikiharu Oiwa, who has worked on numerous series titles including Ocarina of Time and the 3DS version of Majora's Mask, now lists 'The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons' (known in Japan as Fushigi no Kinomi). Like Majora's Mask HD, this title—originally released for the Game Boy Color in 2001—is listed as an unreleased project.

Given that Oiwa served as a director for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which was originally released for the Game Boy in 1993, it is plausible that he is leading the remake of another Game Boy-based title.

During the Nintendo Direct held in June, Nintendo announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, scheduled for release in 2026. If Majora's Mask HD and the Oracle games also materialize, players could soon be enjoying classic Zelda titles sequentially on next-generation hardware.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. With Nintendo taking significant time to develop major new 3D entries, this trend of remakes and remasters is likely a strategy to maintain the series' legacy and momentum.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]

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