Speedrunners are quickly discovering ways to break and exploit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, with outlets reporting that new techniques appear within days of the remake’s release. Multiple reports describe “sequence breaking” and “cutting corners” approaches that aim to complete the game faster than intended.
Across coverage, the themes are similar: faster movement options and unusual outcomes from glitches or physics changes are highlighted, including reports that Link can be pushed into extreme jumps and even “sent to space.” Polygon and other outlets specifically point to gameplay changes—such as new jumping mechanics—as enabling fresh speedrunning tricks, while IGN and Nintendo Life focus more broadly on early “ways to break” the remake.
Differences are mainly in emphasis rather than the core facts. Some outlets highlight the strangeness or absurdity of the exploits, while others frame them as technical discoveries. All sources agree the speedrunning community begins testing immediately and rapidly expands the catalog of exploits.
