Google Celebrates Ocarina of Time with Nostalgic Easter Egg
Google has introduced an Easter egg for the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, triggering a nostalgic 1998-style search interface.
In a charming nod to gaming history, Google has unveiled an Easter egg for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* 12. When users search for 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time', they are greeted with an animated appearance of the iconic Master Sword, which then transports them to a vintage 1998 Google interface 12.
This whimsical touch not only delights fans of the classic game but also serves as a reminder of a simpler time in internet history. The 1998-style results feature the familiar blue hyperlinks and brief excerpts from webpages, harkening back to the early days of web browsing 12. After the animation, the search results mimic those from the year 1998, complete with the distinctive blue links and Times New Roman-like font 3.
Clicking on the Master Sword leads to a loading screen adorned with the Triforce, before whisking users away to the 1998 version of Google, where they can explore the web using the 'I’m Feeling Lucky' button, a feature that has since been phased out in modern iterations of the search engine 123. This Easter egg is exclusive to searches related to the game, ensuring that only those seeking information about *Ocarina of Time* will be treated to this nostalgic journey 1.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, giving fans plenty of time to anticipate this beloved title’s return to the spotlight 2. Meanwhile, Google continues to innovate with its AI search product, even as it faces challenges in maintaining its ad revenue 3.
What we know
- Google implemented an Easter egg for the Ocarina of Time remake 12
- Searching for 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' triggers the Master Sword animation 12
- The 1998-style results include blue hyperlinks and brief excerpts from webpages 12
- Clicking the Master Sword leads to a loading screen with the Triforce 1
- The 1998 version of Google features the 'I’m Feeling Lucky' button 23
- The 1998 interface includes blue links and Times New Roman-like font 3
- The original Ocarina of Time was released in 1998 2
- The remake is set to release on November 5, 2026 2
- Google's AI search product impacts its ad revenue 3
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Google implemented an Easter egg for the release of the Nintendo Ocarina of Time remake.
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Searching for 'Zelda' or 'Ocarina of Time' triggers an animation of the Master Sword.
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Search results resemble those from 1998 after the animation.
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The 1998-style results include blue hyperlinks and brief excerpts from webpages.
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Clicking the Master Sword leads to a visual distortion and takes users to the 1998 version of Google.
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The 1998 version of Google features blue links for search results and includes the 'I'm feeling lucky' option.
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The 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button is present in the 1998-style results.
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The animation leads to a loading screen featuring a Triforce.
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The Easter egg only works for searches related to the game.
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The Master Sword appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen after typing 'zelda'.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is set to release on November 5, 2026.
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The easter egg can also be triggered by typing 'Ocarina of Time'.
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The 1998 Google interface features the old logo, blue links, and Times New Roman-like font.
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This interface does not include AI search results, shopping links, or ads.
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The original Ocarina of Time was released in 1998.
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In 1998, cultural highlights included Saving Private Ryan, Britney Spears, Sex and the City, and The Boy Is Mine by Brandy and Monica.
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Google experienced its worst stock market performance ever, losing $475 billion in value.
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Google's AI search product is impacting its ad revenue.
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Sources & references
- Engadget — Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg is a link to a past when Search wasn't horrible
- IGN — Google Has a Cool The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg That Transports Us Back to the 1998 Era of Search Results
- Kotaku — Google’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Easter Egg Makes The Search Engine What It Always Should’ve Been
