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Google adds Zelda-themed Easter egg ahead of Ocarina of Time remake launch

Google has launched a search Easter egg tied to Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, releasing Thursday. Searching "Zelda" or "Master Sword" on Google.com shows the Master Sword icon, which when clicked triggers an animation reverting the page to a 1998-style design, complete with the old "Google!" logo and classic blue-link layout. The retro view, free of ads or AI overviews, reverts to the current Google Search once a new query is entered.

cnet.com · 2026-11-02

Google search adds 1998-style Easter egg ahead of Zelda remaster launch

Searching 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' on Google now reveals an animated Master Sword icon that, when clicked, transforms the results page into a retro 1998-style layout with old Google branding. The throwback page shows a curated list of seven links, including Nintendo's official Zelda site, Wikipedia, and Amazon listings, rather than live search results. The feature works on both desktop and mobile and coincides with the upcoming release of the Ocarina of Time remaster.

arstechnica.com · 2026-11-02