Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 Remake Can Finally Fix the Timeline

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When discussing the complex history of the Zelda series, Ocarina of Time is the most important game. It’s where the three-timeline split began, becoming the central point for all the series’ backstory. However, the Zelda timeline has always been debated because many games don’t feel connected to each other’s stories – unless they’re direct sequels like Majora’s Mask or Phantom Hourglass.

With the upcoming Switch 2, it’s possible to address long-standing inconsistencies within the Zelda series. Even small references to events in other games could allow Ocarina of Time to finally establish a definitive Zelda timeline and resolve the overall story for fans.

Ocarina of Time’s Remake Needs to Acknowledge the Downfall Timeline

The Downfall Timeline is the most debated part of the Zelda series’ history. Unlike the Adult and Child Timelines, which are directly presented in Ocarina of Time through Link’s time travel, the Downfall Timeline is never actually shown in the game. Instead, it’s considered a possible outcome or “what if” scenario that fans have pieced together.

The new remake of Ocarina of Time has a great opportunity to address a long-standing issue with the official Zelda timeline. Even a small addition – like a brief message on the Game Over screen explaining what happens after Link fails – could explain how Ganon takes control and resolve a major complaint from fans.

After Echoes of Wisdom, The Golden Goddesses’ Backstory Now Has to Include Null

Echoes of Wisdom was the first new Zelda game in almost ten years, and it significantly expanded the series’ story. It not only let players interact with the goddesses first seen in Ocarina of Time, but also explained the reason behind the creation of the Triforce.

Players are discovering that the Triforce was originally designed to hold the power of Null, a powerful and evil being who was the only real enemy of the Golden Goddesses. While this doesn’t create any inconsistencies in the existing story, exploring Null’s impact on the Goddesses in Ocarina of Time would greatly benefit the series. This would deepen Null’s role within the Zelda universe and make this exciting new lore feel even more meaningful. It could also finally explain the mystery surrounding the unusual “fourth Triforce piece” fans noticed on the Hylian Shield in Ocarina of Time.

Ocarina of Time’s Remake Should Retroactively Reference Minish Cap and Skyward Sword

According to the official Zelda timeline, Ocarina of Time is the fourth game, following Skyward Sword, Minish Cap, and Four Swords. However, when Ocarina of Time was originally made, those later games didn’t exist yet, so there are no references to their stories within it. The connection between Skyward Sword and Ocarina of Time was established later, and the events surrounding Vaati, a key figure in Minish Cap, aren’t mentioned at all in Ocarina of Time.

Games like Minish Cap and Four Swords often feel like they were added to the Zelda timeline as an afterthought, instead of being intentionally placed within it. A remake of Ocarina of Time could address this by including small references to these earlier stories. Even a simple mention of a Minish fairytale by a character, or a stone tablet hinting at Vaati, could help connect the lore and make the entire Zelda series feel more unified.

OOT’s Princess Zelda Should’ve Anticipated Hyrule’s Bleak Future That Led to Wind Waker

Princess Zelda’s choices at the end of Ocarina of Time appear to contradict her usual role. By sending Link back in time, she created a situation where the timeline where Link grows up was left defenseless, ultimately leading to Hyrule’s destruction by Ganon. It seems like a risky decision, considering the consequences.

The seemingly poor choice Princess Zelda makes in Wind Waker has always been a bit puzzling, but the upcoming remake of Ocarina of Time could offer an explanation. Zelda could simply state she understood the risks, but believed a new hero would eventually appear. This could restore her image as a wise and thoughtful leader.

Twilight Princess’ Link is Proof the Hero of Time Had a Wife

Many fans believe the Hero of Time, after his adventures in Majora’s Mask, eventually had a child. This idea comes from the Hero’s Shade in Twilight Princess, who teaches Link sword skills – he’s actually the Hero of Time’s descendant, and an ancestor of the Link we see in Twilight Princess. This connection has fascinated players for years, as it suggests the Hero of Time finally found peace and settled down after all his battles.

It’s bittersweet that Link’s happy times didn’t last – after dying, he became a restless spirit unable to find peace. Fans have always wondered where and how he met his wife and had a family, considering he had several potential love interests in Ocarina of Time, like Princess Zelda, Saria, and Ruto. Many believe Malon was the most likely candidate, especially since the Link from Twilight Princess works on a ranch. Maybe that skill with farming was passed down through his family.

Ocarina of Time Is The Perfect Game to Reconcile BOTW’s Place on the Timeline

While Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild have been incredibly successful financially, they’ve significantly broken from the established lore of the Zelda series. Nintendo’s unwillingness to clearly place these games within the official timeline suggests a major shift away from previous storylines, and many fans see this as a detriment to the franchise’s overall narrative.

A remake of Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 could finally clarify how the older Wild Era games fit into the overall Zelda timeline. Locations like the Temple of Time, Lost Woods, and Great Deku Tree already appear in Breath of the Wild, and are often seen as nostalgic nods to fans. However, the remake could establish these as concrete connections, giving them a deeper meaning within the series’ history.

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2026-03-31 03:15