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Nintendo has scored another major gaming success with its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive has sold more than 5.2 million copies worldwide in just four days, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published game on the new console.
According to Nintendo’s official announcement, the game reached this milestone following its global launch on November 5, 2026. The reported figure includes both physical and digital sales, with approximately 810,000 copies sold in Japan alone.
Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, Ocarina of Time has been completely rebuilt for a new generation of players. The remake features significantly improved graphics, enhanced gameplay mechanics, orchestral music, voice acting, expanded cutscenes, and updated camera and movement controls.
Despite the technical improvements, Nintendo has focused on preserving the atmosphere and core experience that made the original one of the most influential adventure games in history.
A Strong Start for Nintendo Switch 2
The sales performance is particularly impressive considering the relatively young install base of the Nintendo Switch 2. The remake’s success demonstrates that established gaming franchises can remain commercially powerful when supported by substantial technical improvements.
The release is also part of Nintendo’s broader celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise, which began in 1986.
With more than five million copies sold in its opening four days, Ocarina of Time has established a new benchmark for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives. Its launch could also strengthen the platform’s position as Nintendo continues expanding its next-generation gaming library.
For Nintendo, the success is another reminder that some of its most valuable assets are not entirely new ideas, but classic experiences that continue to attract new generations of players.