The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in Four Days on Switch 2
Nintendo has confirmed a massive launch for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, revealing that the Switch 2 version sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide in just its first four days.
The figure includes both physical and digital sales, with Japan alone accounting for 810,000 copies. According to Nintendo, this makes Ocarina of Time the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Switch 2 game globally within a four-day launch window.
Released worldwide on November 5, the remake reached the milestone before completing its first full week on sale. For a game that originally debuted on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, the achievement highlights just how powerful the Zelda legacy remains nearly three decades later.
The game had already shown strong early momentum in the UK, where physical launch sales were reportedly 35% higher than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While it launched at roughly half the pace of Tears of the Kingdom in physical sales, it still became the country’s strongest boxed game launch of 2026 at the time.
Now, Nintendo’s worldwide sales update makes it clear that the remake’s success is not limited to one region. Ocarina of Time has found a major global audience on Switch 2, appealing to longtime fans who remember the original and new players discovering one of gaming’s most influential adventures for the first time.
Nintendo describes the Switch 2 release as a full remake of the classic Nintendo 64 title. The new version features reworked visuals, improved playability, and modern enhancements while keeping the heart of the original adventure intact. The remake also supports Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch App, offering game-specific features designed for the new release.
Ocarina of Time has long been regarded as one of the most important games in Nintendo history, helping define 3D action-adventure design when it first launched. With the Switch 2 remake now setting a new sales record for Nintendo-published games on the platform, it appears the title’s influence is far from fading.
Nearly 30 years after Link first journeyed across Hyrule in Ocarina of Time, the legendary adventure has returned with extraordinary commercial strength. Some classics remain beloved through nostalgia, but this remake proves that Ocarina of Time still has the power to dominate a modern gaming launch.
