What Ocarina of Time's Remake Means for Zelda Timeline Lore

For players, this signals that the Ocarina of Time remake prioritizes polish over lore Easter eggs, while Zelda's timeline debates will likely continue as new games arrive.

For players, this signals that the Ocarina of Time remake prioritizes polish over lore Easter eggs, while Zelda's timeline debates will likely continue as new games arrive.

Key points - Ocarina of Time remake developers asked Eiji Aonuma about including nods to the Zelda timeline. - Aonuma told staff to focus on making the best version of Ocarina of Time instead. - The Zelda timeline splits into three branches after Ocarina of Time: Fallen Hero, Child, and Adult. - Aonuma said the timeline was in the back of their mind but not explicitly referenced. - More Zelda games are coming next year, according to the source.

Timeline - During Ocarina of Time remake development: Staff asked Aonuma about including timeline nods; he declined to keep focus on the game. - After Ocarina of Time: The Zelda timeline diverges into Fallen Hero, Child, and Adult branches. - Next year: More Zelda is reportedly on the way.

FAQ

Q: Did the Ocarina of Time remake add timeline references? A: No. Aonuma said the team kept the timeline in the back of their mind but didn't explicitly include references, prioritizing making the best version of the game.

Q: Why is the Zelda timeline so complicated? A: After Ocarina of Time, the timeline splits into three parallel branches: Fallen Hero, Child, and Adult, each containing different games.

Q: Are Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the timeline? A: Their placement is ambiguous. They come after other Zelda stories fall into myth but may be set in an entirely separate Hyrule.