Master Quest could return to the Ocarina of Time remake as DLC, with dataminer OatmealDome reporting that files check for DLC ownership to unlock the mode. The finding suggests a separate entitlement would be needed, not simply a game update, but it does not establish whether Nintendo would charge for it.
In a November 7 post, OatmealDome described incomplete data for a mirrored world and modified dungeons, including cows inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly. Nintendo has not announced Master Quest DLC, a release date or a price, and unfinished files are no guarantee of a release.
The discovery follows MrCheeze's findings of references labelled “MQ”. Nintendo Everything's account also lists strings such as HasMQ and NewGameMQ. Its report notes that Master Quest is not currently an unlockable reward for finishing the remake.
Master Quest rearranges Ocarina of Time's dungeons and puzzles for a tougher replay. It previously appeared on GameCube and in 2011's Ocarina of Time 3D, where completing the main adventure unlocked it. The 3DS version also mirrored the world and doubled enemy damage. OatmealDome's findings describe mirroring and dungeon changes, but do not confirm that every 3DS rule would carry over.
Aonuma has left future content open
Asked about Master Quest in an IGN interview published on November 5, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma said Nintendo wanted to leave developers room to consider future additions. He stopped short of a commitment:
“But I don't think that we would announce anything specific at this time.”
Aonuma instead highlighted the Hall of Fallen Foes, which lets players view defeated enemies and recreate some boss battles. Those rematches are already part of the remake, separate from the dungeon-remixing mode described in the datamine.
The Ocarina of Time remake launched on Switch 2 on November 5. Nintendo's US store listing prices the digital standard edition at $59.99; no Master Quest content is currently promised with that purchase.