Speedrunners Exploit New Ocarina of Time

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Speedrunners Exploit New Ocarina of Time

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake dropped this week, offering a higher‑fidelity Hyrule with a new jump button. For speedrunners, the jump unlocks a playground of glitches and sequence‑breaking tech. Runners are already testing start menus, inventory spam, and midair item swaps, discovering that flipping items can make Link float like a leaf. The jump also enables classic tricks such as the Hookshot Jump and open‑chest trampoline, where positioning inside a chest or dropping a bomb launches the player. These exploits promise record‑time runs and bizarre in‑game horrors, as runners scour the kingdom for secret shortcuts and glitchy physics. The remake’s physics quirks give speedrunners a fresh playbook to rewrite the series’ legacy.

Published 2026-11-08 20:31:34 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On October 21 1998 1998-10-21 Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released.
On April 12 2026 2026-04-12 News reports potential Ocarina remake for Nintendo fans.
On April 15 2026 2026-04-15 Ocarina remake released, adding jump mechanic to gameplay.
On April 18 2026 2026-04-18 Speedrunners discover midair jump glitch in remake.
On April 20 2026 2026-04-20 Community posts about endless jump bug in Ocarina.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Speedrunning community gains new opportunities for record attempts. Possible long-term US impact: Potential for increased engagement with Nintendo’s gaming platform. Most affected groups: Speedrunners, Nintendo fans, game developers. Reader priority: Fans interested in game glitches and speedrunning updates.

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