Nintendo Shares New Kaepora Gaebora Render for Ocarina of Time Remake
The redesigned owl has kinder eyes and a more tolerant expression than the 1998 original, according to Screen Rant.
Nintendo has officially shared a new render of Kaepora Gaebora for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The image was posted on X, according to screenrant.com.
The updated design gives the owl kinder eyes and a more tolerant expression than the version players met in the original game.
Fan reaction on social media has been negative, with the redesigned owl drawing criticism after the render went up.
Older Design and Earlier Fan Complaints
When The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launched in 1998, Kaepora Gaebora appeared with a stern and pompous design. More recently, after The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary livestream, fans complained about the new looks for Link and Zelda, and some also noticed that Navi's voice had seemingly changed in the remake.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is set for release on November 5, 2026.
Quick answers
When does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake come out?
The remake is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
What changed in the new Kaepora Gaebora design?
The new render gives the owl kinder eyes and a more tolerant expression compared with the stern and pompous design from the 1998 original.
How did fans react to the new Kaepora Gaebora render?
Fans reacted negatively to the redesigned owl on social media.