Threads of Time in Zelda Ocarina of Time explained

Threads of Time is a new feature exclusive to the Switch 2 Remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Whether you're a new player or a returning Ocarina, you're most likely wondering how this feature will impact your time with the game. Don't worry though, I'm here to tell you everything you need to know about the Threads of Time in Ocarina of Time.

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Threads of Time in Zelda Ocarina of Time explained

Threads of Time acts as both a recap feature and a quest tracker in the Switch 2 Remake of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. You can use it to look back at what feats Link has already accomplished on his journey, while also getting hints about where to go next. It also keeps track of the various side quests, such as getting Epona and trading masks, to ensure you don't miss anything Ocarina of Time has to offer.

You'll unlock the Threads of Time when you visit Hyrule Field and meet Kaepora Gaebora (the owl) for the first time after completing the Great Deku Tree dungeon. From this point onwards, you can check it at any point by pressing the minus (-) button and scrolling to its option on the menu. You'll also receive notifications on screen whenever there's been an update to the Threads of Time, such as a new objective or when you've completed one.

If you're a returning Ocarina player, then you've probably already clocked that it's replaced Navi as being your guide through the game. No longer will she say 'Hey' or 'Listen' shortly after you've booted up the game to remind you on where to go next. Instead, you're free to simply explore and, if you do get lost, then you can simply open up the Threads of Time and read a little summary telling you where to go. (Or you can use Eurogamer's Ocarina of Time walkthrough… We worked hard on it… Just saying.)

The Threads of Time have also replaced the Sheikah Stones present in the 3DS version of Ocarina of Time. Though the Gossip Stones are still present if you fancy learning some of the rumours floating about Hyrule.

The added bonus of the Threads of Time is that every major goal you complete, be it a dungeon or a side quest, fills in a section on a tapestry. This acts as a nice visual display of everything you've accomplished in Ocarina of Time. (I'm sure some talented individual will be making a real world version of it too!)

If you fancy seeing a completed version of the Threads of Time, then I've put screenshots of it in the drop down box below. Just be careful, this does count as a spoiler so you'll be opening this box at your own risk!

Completed Threads of Time. Spoilers!

Here what the completed Threads of Time tapestry looks like. This is your final spoiler warning!

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I hope you find the Threads of Time useful in your journey across Hyrule! For the activities it doesn't keep track of, you can use our guides on the Heart Piece locations, Gold Skulltula locations, Big Poes and where to find the Empty Bottles.