‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in First Four Days on Nintendo Switch 2

“Zelda” fans didn’t have to face the dangers of going alone last week with the launch of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” remake as 5.2 million copies of the Nintendo Switch 2 game were sold in its first four days post launch.

Debuting Nov. 5, “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” is now the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Nintendo Switch 2 game globally and in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, per Nintendo.

Nintendo Switch 2’s “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” game is a full remake of the original 1998 game made for the Nintendo 64 gaming console. Just like in the first game, the Switch 2 “Ocarina of Time” remake follows a young Link as he sets out on a heroic journey that spans the land of Hyrule and unfolds across two different eras.

“The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” remake was among the most highly anticipated releases of the year, second only to Rockstar Games’ long-awaited “Grand Theft Auto VI,” and has debuted to impressive critical acclaim and audience scores. The launch of the new and improved “Zelda” title is part of the overall celebration of “The Legend of Zelda” franchise’s 40^th anniversary. To commemorate the first “Zelda” game launching in Japan in 1986, Nintendo is rolling out several new products and experiences tied to the event, including other games and merch, a worldwide concert tour beginning in 2027, and “The Legend of Zelda” live-action film coming to theaters on April 30, 2027.