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Google Adds 1998 Zelda Ocarina of Time Easter Egg
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Background
The game's gameplay was first shown during the 'Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct' and features enhanced presentation, microphone-based ocarina play, and modern action mechanics like dedicated jump and dash controls.
The year 1998 is significant as it marks both the original launch of Ocarina of Time and the founding of Google.
The timeline
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Google activates Ocarina of Time 1998 easter egg
According to vooks.net, Google added a time-travel easter egg to its search engine. When users search for 'Ocarina of Time' on mobile or desktop, a Master Sword appears in the bottom-right corner. Clicking the sword triggers a blue and white effect with a golden Triforce, transforming the search results into a 1998-style Google interface.[2]
Screenshot of vooks.net, captured Nov 2, 2026. Source [2]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The easter egg's activation is reported only by vooks.net with no primary confirmation from Google. The upcoming Switch 2 remake date comes solely from opencritic.com and remains unverified. No official statements from either company have been documented.
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What happens next
November 5, 2026: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake releases on Nintendo Switch 2, according to opencritic.com.
Frequently asked
Is the Google Ocarina of Time easter egg still active?
Yes, as of November 2, 2026, per vooks.net, the easter egg is active. However, the effect only works on the one page and cannot be kept forever.
How do you trigger the 1998 Google easter egg?
According to invenglobal.com, you must search for 'The Legend of Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' on Google. A Master Sword will appear in the bottom-right corner, and clicking it draws the blade and changes the screen to the classic 1998 format.
When does the Ocarina of Time remake release?
The remake releases on November 5, 2026, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, according to opencritic.com.
What does the 1998 Google interface look like?
According to invenglobal.com, the transformed interface displays the old Google logo, legacy layout search results, and the text 'Copyright ©1998 Google Inc.' at the bottom of the page.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- opencritic.com, Google Gets Time-Traveling Zelda Easter Egg Ahead Of Ocarina Remake's Release.
- vooks.net, Google turns back the clock with 1998 Ocarina of Time easter egg, Nov 2, 2026.
- invenglobal.com, Searching 'The Legend of Zelda' on Google Takes You Back to 1998, Nov 2, 2026.
- multiplayer.it, Google celebra Zelda: Ocarina of Time con una sorpresa nel motore di ricerca, Nov 2, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “Google Adds 1998 Zelda Ocarina of Time Easter Egg.”
GenZHype, 2 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/google-adds-1998-zelda-ocarina-of-time-easter-egg/.