Ethan Crossfield 
Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have a new project to watch while waiting for Nintendo’s upcoming remake. Quartet of Time is a full-length fan-made album from ZREO: Second Quest, featuring string-quartet arrangements of music originally composed by Koji Kondo. Individual recordings will arrive on streaming services before a complete physical release, although no track or release dates have been announced.
What changed with Quartet of Time?
Quartet of Time is the latest project from ZREO: Second Quest, the successor to Zelda Reorchestrated. The album will reinterpret music from Ocarina of Time through arrangements performed by ATLYS, a string quartet collaborating with the project. This is not a new game or an official Nintendo soundtrack; it is a fan-produced musical tribute built around one of the most recognizable scores in the series.
Zelda’s music has long been central to the series’ identity. Ocarina of Time made that role especially clear by tying major gameplay and story moments to Link’s ocarina, while tracks such as “Hyrule Field,” “Zelda’s Lullaby,” and the “Song of Time” remain closely associated with the game. The album’s confirmed track list has not yet been shared, so the inclusion of those songs remains possible rather than guaranteed.
Who should follow the project?
Quartet of Time is primarily aimed at Ocarina of Time fans who enjoy soundtrack reinterpretations, orchestral performances, or Zelda-focused fan projects. ZREO’s previous work includes albums inspired by Majora’s Mask and Twilight Princess, giving the new release a clear connection to an established series of musical arrangements.
Listeners can follow ZREO through Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. Tracks are expected to be released separately as recordings are completed, which means interested fans should monitor those platforms rather than wait for a single launch announcement. The physical album is planned for later, but the source material does not provide details about its format, price, or availability.
What comes next for Zelda fans?
The album arrives alongside renewed attention on Ocarina of Time because Nintendo announced an official remake during its June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Details remain limited, but the remake is confirmed for release in 2026 and will be exclusive to Switch 2. Nintendo has not provided further information in the available source material.
That makes Quartet of Time a project to follow rather than one to play immediately. Fans can listen for the first individual arrangements as they appear, while those waiting for Nintendo’s remake will need to watch for additional announcements. With no confirmed song list or streaming schedule yet, the strongest reason to keep checking is the chance to hear familiar Ocarina of Time themes in an entirely different musical setting.
What players should know
- Quartet of Time is a fan-made album, not a new Zelda game.
- The arrangements are inspired by Ocarina of Time and performed by ATLYS.
- ZREO plans to release tracks individually before a full physical album.
- Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music are the listed platforms to follow.
- The official Ocarina of Time remake is confirmed for 2026 on Switch 2.
Expert View
Quartet of Time is worth following for fans who value Zelda’s musical legacy, especially because its string-quartet format should offer a distinct take on familiar material. However, the project is still short on practical details: there is no confirmed track list or schedule. The sensible approach is to watch the streaming platforms while treating the remake and album as separate releases.
