Looking back often helps us glimpse what the future might bring—and today we’re revisiting the fascinating story of the canceled Skull Kid amiibo for Majora’s Mask 3D.
September is just around the corner, and speculation is heating up: possible amiibo tied to the launch of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, plus theories surrounding Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
Sometimes, projects left on the shelf end up being the most logical choices. Of course, that doesn’t guarantee they’ll ever see the light of day.
That’s why we’ve dug into the archives to share the tale of the amiibo that could have accompanied the Majora’s Mask 3D remake on Nintendo 3DS.
The Canceled Amiibo
Back then, it was one of the big ideas. Yet, as Eiji Aonuma himself explained, the project faced intense pressure to release quickly, and time was against them.
Meanwhile, Nintendo’s toys-to-life line had just hit the market, so including an amiibo was definitely on the table.
Unfortunately, Aonuma confirmed in interviews that while the team considered it, they canceled the idea because they couldn’t find a proper in-game function:
“We thought about making a Skull Kid amiibo for Majora’s Mask 3D, but we couldn’t find a good way to use it in the game. Instead, we decided to release the Skull Kid figure as part of the limited edition.” (Nintendo Everything, 2015)
What the Future Holds
In my view, sometimes answers are closer than we think. Projects that never got the green light back then might still take shape in the future.
Whatever happens, the coming months will reveal what Nintendo has planned. But one thing’s for sure: if a Skull Kid amiibo ever appears, it would instantly become a must‑have for collectors and fans.
So, will this charismatic Zelda character finally step into the amiibo spotlight, or remain tucked away in a drawer? Share your thoughts below!
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