Switch 2 remake appears to shorten Ocarina of Time’s owl dialogue
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A preview of the Switch 2 remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* suggests the famously talkative owl Kaepora Gaebora has a much shorter conversation. The change could spare players a frustrating tutorial exchange and appears consistent with the remake’s other quality-of-life updates.
During a 15-minute preview, the writer found the owl’s conversation brief, with no explanation of the map. It remains unclear whether his dialogue has been shortened elsewhere in the game; he has a new design and still offers flights from Lake Hylia. The remake is due out on 5 November.
- Kaepora Gaebora’s conversation was brief in a Switch 2 preview.
- The owl did not explain the map.
- The remake is due out on 5 November.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an adventure game in which the player guides Link through a fantasy world, solves puzzles and battles enemies. It first appeared on the Nintendo 64, and its story follows Link as he tries to stop the villain Ganondorf.
Kaepora Gaebora is a wise owl who appears during Link’s journey and gives advice about how to play. In the original game, some of his tutorial conversations were long, making him memorable to players.
The remake is for Nintendo’s Switch 2, a newer version of the Switch console. Changes to tutorials and other small features can affect how familiar the game feels to returning players and how easily new players find their way.
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The case for
Shortening the owl’s tutorial could make the remake more welcoming and keep players moving, especially for those who already know the game or find repeated explanations disruptive. It also fits a broader aim of preserving the adventure while updating it for modern expectations about pacing and player control.
The case against
The long exchange is part of what many players remember about the original, and it may help newcomers understand the map and the game’s systems. Keeping more of the dialogue, perhaps with an option to skip it, could preserve that character and guidance while still respecting returning players’ time.
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Originally published by Eurogamer as “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s infamous tutorial owl seemingly won’t trap you in conversation in the Switch 2 remake”.