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OCARINA OF TIME · 1998 / SWITCH 2 · 2026

Link & Malon

Childhood friends. A ranch. A theory that never died.

Where to Play Read the evidence

THE SHORT ANSWER

Nintendo has never confirmed it.

Here is the evidence, with each claim tied to a public page. Open the full case.

OoT 1998 Switch 2 2026 Malink

Who she is

Malon is Talon’s daughter at Lon Lon Ranch. In Ocarina of Time she meets Link in the market, calls him “fairy boy,” hands him the Weird Egg, and later teaches Epona’s Song. Seven years later she is still at the ranch after Ingo takes it over. She is also in Oracle of Seasons, Four Swords Adventures, and The Minish Cap. Her Japanese name is マロン (Maron).

Malon standing in a green field in Ocarina of Time artwork
Malon, Ocarina of Time artwork. 2026 remake image. Via zelda.mtwildwood.net.
Overhead render of adult Lon Lon Ranch
Lon Lon Ranch. 2026 remake image. Via zelda.mtwildwood.net.

A short timeline

WhenWhereWhat happensSources
ChildCastle TownShe calls Link “fairy boy” and gives the Weird Egg.2
ChildLon Lon RanchShe introduces Epona and teaches the song.2
Seven yearsRanchIngo takes the ranch. Malon stays to look after the horses.2
AdultRanchLink wins Epona back. She recognizes him because Epona does.2
AdultObstacle courseBeat her 50-second record and a cow is sent to Link’s house.2
2026 remakeSwitch 2New model. The song dialogue and toy horse named Malanya are documented by one source.1 source · remake character guide

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Meet the charactersCompare the people around Lon Lon Ranch by name and game.The ranch timelineFind every event, requirement and reward by age and version.Malink and its fandomShip names, tags and places to find stories, art and comics.The Switch 2 remakeRelease details, documented changes and official ways to play.Does Link marry Malon?The evidence table: official fact, hint, theory, and the manga counterpoint.Why Malink?Four arguments readers give, next to a 2022 theory video.Who is Malon?Ranch daughter, song teacher, and the games she actually appears in.Epona's SongHow she teaches it on N64, 3DS, and Switch 2.The cow at Link’s houseThe 50-second obstacle record and where the prize shows up.Malink vs ZeLinkWhich relationship has stronger on-page evidence.Malon vs MarinWhy they look alike, and why they are not the same person.Is she in Twilight Princess?No. Malo, Talo, and Ilia are the names people mix up.Stories to start withTwelve SFW reads from a long-running community list.

Freshness: prices, sales, and platform counts on this site were read on 2026-11-14. The remake page is the one I expect to move first.

Questions people ask

Do Link and Malon end up together?

Nintendo has not confirmed it. Hyrule Historia says the Twilight Princess hero descends from the Hero of Time, and it does not name Malon.

What is the ship name for Link and Malon?

Malink, MaLink, Linmaro, リンマロ, and Link/Malon are the spellings readers use. A page on this site separates those names from unrelated brands.

Where can I play the game with Malon?

The 2026 remake is a Switch 2 game on the Nintendo Store. The 1998 version is in the Nintendo 64 library on Nintendo Switch Online with the Expansion Pack.

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