Players Turn Ocarina of Time Into Music Covers
Fans are using the Ocarina of Time Remake's updated ocarina system to recreate popular songs, while Nintendo plans a 40th anniversary concert tour.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Gaming
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Players are releasing Ocarina of Time covers of hit songs, including Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' and Linkin Park's 'In the End,' using the Ocarina of Time Remake released in early November 2026. The game's updated ocarina system lets players perform through the Nintendo Switch 2 controller or the console's microphone.
Why it matters
The covers show how the remake's ocarina mechanic has become a platform for player creativity beyond the game itself. Nintendo has also announced a 40th anniversary orchestral concert tour for The Legend of Zelda beginning in January 2027.
The Ocarina of Time Remake can be played using the Nintendo Switch 2 controller or the console's microphone, including by humming. A remix of Linkin Park's 'In the End' has been seen more than 4 million times, and a 'Macarena of Time' version has over 334,000 views on X.
The players
Nintendo
Nintendo is the Japanese video game company that developed and published The Legend of Zelda series, including Ocarina of Time, and announced the 40th anniversary concert tour.
The details
Players have created Ocarina of Time versions of songs and themes including Eiffel 95's 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)', Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson's 'WannaCry', Pokémon, Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros., and Darth Vader's theme. The Ocarina of Time Remake has also become the highest player-reviewed game in Metacritic's history, overtaking Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Timeline
Early November 2026: Ocarina of Time Remake is released.
January 2027: The 40th anniversary concert tour begins at Tokyo's Garden Theatre.
Culture Shift
The player covers extend the ocarina mechanic first introduced in the 1998 Ocarina of Time into a shared creative culture of remixing game music. The remake's reception as the highest player-reviewed game on Metacritic suggests the original's influence continues to grow among new audiences.
Players can try the ocarina mechanic themselves on the Nintendo Switch 2 using its controller or microphone. Fans in Tokyo, London, and other announced concert cities will have a chance to hear The Legend of Zelda music performed live.
The takeaway
The Ocarina of Time Remake shows how a single in-game instrument can become an open-ended creative tool for players. Those interested in trying it can start with the Nintendo Switch 2 controller or microphone.
What happens next
Nintendo's 40th anniversary concert tour begins in Tokyo in January 2027, with two nights planned at London's Royal Albert Hall, and additional concerts in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are being planned.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM.
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