In a surprise revelation more than twenty years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was first released, fans have uncovered a hidden credits screen within the game—a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the Zelda community. This long-hidden feature was recently unearthed in the GameCube version of the game, an unexpected find given the extensive exploration and analysis the title has undergone since its original launch in 2000.
A Dark, Enduring Legacy
Majora’s Mask, often praised as the darker and more eerie counterpart to Ocarina of Time, has maintained a passionate fanbase, becoming one of the most revered entries in the Zelda series. Its complex narrative, time-based mechanics, and the unsettling atmosphere of Termina have solidified its status as a cult classic.
While a remastered version, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2015, the recent discovery hails from the Collector’s Edition bundle for the Nintendo GameCube, a lesser-known version of the game. This edition, which included Majora’s Mask along with other iconic Zelda titles, was packaged with select GameCube consoles, introducing the classic to a new generation of players.
The Discovery: A Tribute to the Engineers
The hidden credits were first shared by Twitter user yanis4224, who stumbled upon the feature in The Legend of Zelda: Collector’s Edition for the GameCube. The sequence, when input correctly, reveals a previously unknown credits screen, honoring the engineering team behind the game’s N64-to-GameCube emulation.
This tribute credits six developers—Robert Champagne, David Devaty, Rory Johnston, Stephen Lee, YoonJoon Lee, and Max Szlagor—whose work enabled Majora’s Mask to run on the GameCube’s hardware. Their contributions, which had largely gone unnoticed until now, are finally recognized after more than two decades.
Accessing the Hidden Credits: How Players Can Experience It
For those still in possession of the Collector’s Edition and a working GameCube or Wii, uncovering this secret is relatively straightforward. The sequence to reveal the credits screen is reminiscent of the legendary Konami Code, though it contains additional inputs. Here’s how you can trigger the hidden credits:
- Load Majora’s Mask on your Collector’s Edition disc.
- At any point where you have control of Link, hold the L, R, and Z buttons simultaneously.
- While holding those buttons, input the following sequence using the D-Pad and buttons:
- D-Pad up
- D-Pad up
- D-Pad down
- D-Pad down
- D-Pad left
- D-Pad right
- D-Pad left
- D-Pad right
- X
- Y
- B
- A
- D-Pad up
- D-Pad left
- D-Pad down
- D-Pad right
- A
- Start
Once entered correctly, the secret credits will appear, offering a nostalgic nod to the talented engineers who made the game’s port possible.
A Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight
What makes this discovery so astounding is the sheer amount of time that’s passed since the game’s release—two decades during which speedrunners, modders, and fans alike have meticulously picked apart nearly every aspect of Majora’s Mask. The fact that such a significant detail remained buried for so long is a testament to how deeply complex and rich these older games can be.
As the Zelda community continues to celebrate and explore every corner of this beloved franchise, this discovery serves as a reminder that even after all these years, there are still surprises lurking within these timeless adventures.