Introduction
Nintendo has confirmed a major commercial success for its newest remake: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally on November 5 and sold more than 5.2 million units in its first four days.
The release, published by Nintendo as part of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, updates the landmark 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure with modern visuals and systems while introducing the game to a new console generation.
Sales milestone and market context
According to Nintendo UK, the remake moved over 5.2 million copies worldwide within four days of its November 5 global launch.
That performance makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published title on the Nintendo Switch 2 both globally and across European markets.
Nintendo UK supplied the sales figures in its post-launch reporting.
About the remake
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 is a full remake of the 1998 original.
Nintendo rebuilt the title with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, a reorchestrated symphonic score, and reworked camera and movement controls.
Those changes are intended to preserve the original narrative—Link’s hero’s-journey across Hyrule and its two eras—while modernizing presentation and playability for contemporary audiences.
Anniversary program and tie-ins
The remake is part of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebrations, commemorating the first game’s 1986 debut in Japan.
Nintendo’s anniversary program includes additional games and products, a worldwide concert tour beginning in 2027 that will celebrate series music, and a live-action The Legend of Zelda film scheduled to arrive in cinemas on April 30, 2027.
For details on the broader anniversary activities, Nintendo’s official 40th Anniversary website is the primary source.
Availability and platform notes
The title is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and through Nintendo’s digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop.
As a first-party release, the remake has been positioned as a flagship launch for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware and a centerpiece of the company’s year-long franchise programming.
Source
Sales and release information cited from Nintendo UK.
Nintendo has confirmed a major commercial success for its newest remake: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally on November 5 and sold more than 5.2 million units in its first four days.
The release, published by Nintendo as part of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, updates the landmark 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure with modern visuals and systems while introducing the game to a new console generation.
Sales milestone and market context
According to Nintendo UK, the remake moved over 5.2 million copies worldwide within four days of its November 5 global launch.
That performance makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published title on the Nintendo Switch 2 both globally and across European markets.
Nintendo UK supplied the sales figures in its post-launch reporting.
About the remake
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 is a full remake of the 1998 original.
Nintendo rebuilt the title with completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded character dialogue, a reorchestrated symphonic score, and reworked camera and movement controls.
Those changes are intended to preserve the original narrative—Link’s hero’s-journey across Hyrule and its two eras—while modernizing presentation and playability for contemporary audiences.
Anniversary program and tie-ins
The remake is part of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebrations, commemorating the first game’s 1986 debut in Japan.
Nintendo’s anniversary program includes additional games and products, a worldwide concert tour beginning in 2027 that will celebrate series music, and a live-action The Legend of Zelda film scheduled to arrive in cinemas on April 30, 2027.
For details on the broader anniversary activities, Nintendo’s official 40th Anniversary website is the primary source.
Availability and platform notes
The title is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and through Nintendo’s digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop.
As a first-party release, the remake has been positioned as a flagship launch for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware and a centerpiece of the company’s year-long franchise programming.
Source
Sales and release information cited from Nintendo UK.
