Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2M in Four Days
Nintendo's Switch 2 launch title sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days.
TL;DR
- The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days after launching November 5.
- It is the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Switch 2 title in several regions.
- The launch ties into the Zelda franchise’s 40th anniversary events.
Nintendo released the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 on November 5. It sold 5.2 million copies in four days and became the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Switch 2 title globally and in the US, Canada, and Latin America.
The remake updates the 1998 N64 classic where Link travels through Hyrule in two time periods. It launched during the Zelda franchise’s 40th anniversary, which includes new games, merch, a 2027 concert tour, and a live-action movie due April 30, 2027.
Fans rank it among the year’s biggest releases after Grand Theft Auto VI. Early reviews and player scores are strong, with praise for keeping the original dungeon puzzles while improving controls and visuals.
A Polygon writer recalled how the original game linked them to their grandmother, who replayed it often and named save files after a lost family member. The remake’s arrival feels bittersweet for longtime fans.
The Tea
Five million copies in four days shows Nintendo still taps pure nostalgia without overcomplicating things. The real test is whether that early rush lasts or if Switch 2 owners move on to the next big release.
Sources
- Polygon: My Grandma Got Me Through the Water Temple. She Would’ve Loved the Ocarina of Time Remake
- Variety: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in First Four Days on Nintendo Switch 2
- Polygon: All 8 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Dungeons, Ranked From Worst to Best
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