Players Are Turning Ocarina of Time Remake into a Virtual Concert Hall

Since the highly anticipated launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on November 5, players have discovered a creative way to use Link’s iconic instrument that goes far beyond the game’s core mechanics. As reported by IGN, a new feature allows users to play virtually any melody they desire on the in-game ocarina, resulting in a wave of user-generated musical performances flooding social media platforms like X.

From pop culture staples to niche melodies, the range of tracks being recreated is impressively diverse. Users have shared renditions of modern hits like Linkin Park’s ‘In the End’, movie scores such as ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’, and emotional game themes including ‘To Zanarkand’ from Final Fantasy 10 and ‘Dearly Beloved’ from Kingdom Hearts. Some players have even coordinated complex performances, with one video showing Link and Cloud Strife tackling the main theme from Final Fantasy 7. Recent titles have also received tribute, with players performing themes from Death Stranding and Kirby Air Ride.

The trend has seen particularly unique applications among Japanese players. Iconic supermarket and store jingles—including the catchy ‘Yobikomi-kun’ and the Don Quijote store melody—have become viral hits due to their simple, ocarina-friendly compositions. Others have even experimented with Japan’s national anthem, playfully tying the performance to the Triforce’s visual similarity to the Hojo samurai clan crest.

Why it matters

This creative surge highlights the community’s deep engagement with the remake, which has already achieved significant commercial success by selling 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it the fastest-selling game on the Switch 2. While the ocarina remains a vital functional tool for solving puzzles and utilizing fast travel, the ability to experiment with custom music has turned the game into a platform for genuine social expression.

Nintendo appears to have anticipated this passion for musical performance with the release of an official physical Playable Ocarina. This accessory is designed to interact directly with the Switch 2; players can blow into the physical device, and the console’s microphone will pick up the melody, causing Link to play along in-game. Whether you are looking to master the 13 official in-game songs to progress through dungeons or you are attempting to share your own covers of real-world tracks, the ocarina has quickly become the breakout feature of this latest Zelda release. Players looking to dive deeper into the experience can consult guides on the game’s biggest changes, quest walkthroughs, or locations for hidden items like Heart Pieces and Gold Skulltulas.