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Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 runs natively on PC
What is Hookshot?
Hookshot rewrites the Switch-2 version of Ocarina of Time into C, recompiles it and launches it on Windows or Linux via Vulkan. You supply your own game files and the build creates a native executable on your computer.
Who it is for
Developers and retro-gaming fans can experience a true native port without an emulator and even help improve the project.
Try it in 60 seconds
No one-line install. The README has the setup steps.
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New projects are not vetted. Skim the code, and run it in a fresh folder or a container before giving it your files or keys.
The story so far
Early Signal first spotted NotRexed/Hookshot on November 7, 2026, when it had 1.3k GitHub stars. It has since grown to 2.5k, 1.9 times as many. On its busiest day it gained 1,007 stars. The project is 5 days old and written mainly in C++. It is published under the GPL-3.0 license and has 445 forks. It has been discussed in 1 Hacker News thread, the top one with 2 points. Early Signal files it under Coding.
Questions about Hookshot
- Is Hookshot free and open source?
- Yes. NotRexed/Hookshot is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the code is on GitHub at https://github.com/NotRexed/Hookshot.