Nintendo's Ocarina of Time Remake Becomes Fastest-Selling Switch 2 Title
The 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold over 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it Nintendo's quickest-selling game on the Switch 2 platform.
Nintendo reported that its 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold more than 5.2 million copies within four days of its November 5 launch, establishing it as the fastest-selling Nintendo-published title on the Switch 2. The sales figure also places the game as the second-best-selling Nintendo release on the console, behind Mario Kart World, which has sold 16.48 million copies to date.
The release is part of Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebration for the Zelda series, which includes additional games, merchandise and an upcoming worldwide orchestral tour. A live-action film based on the franchise is scheduled for a global theatrical debut on April 30, 2027.
Game Informer scored the remake 9.25 out of 10. Reviewer Kyle Hilliard noted that playing the game 28 years after the original highlighted the care taken to preserve and improve the classic experience.
The title launched exclusively for the Switch 2 platform. Further coverage includes interviews with the remake's producers about changes and Easter eggs, a feature on the Switch 2 Pro controller's impact on gameplay, and a discussion with composer Jon Batiste about the game's score.