Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 sells over 5.2 million copies in four days, Nintendo says

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in Four Days, Setting a New Switch 2 Record

Nintendo has announced that its Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has sold more than 5.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published game on the platform to date.

Released worldwide on November 5, 2026, the remake reached this milestone by November 9. According to Nintendo's official announcement, the total includes 810,000 copies sold in Japan alone.

This achievement establishes a new four-day global sales record for Nintendo-published Nintendo Switch 2 games, demonstrating the considerable commercial appeal of one of the most celebrated titles in video game history.

What the Sales Figures Tell Us

The figures come directly from Nintendo's official announcement and include both physical and digital purchases. However, the company has not disclosed how sales are distributed between the two formats.

The Switch 2 version is a full remake of the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which debuted on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. It features completely reimagined visuals and improved gameplay while preserving the original adventure.

Players once again follow Link as he travels between childhood and adulthood, exploring Hyrule and using the different abilities and items available in each period to progress through his journey.

The remake also supports ZELDA NOTES, a companion service accessible through Nintendo's mobile application. It provides additional gameplay assistance and features designed to support players throughout their adventure.

Nintendo's announcement confirms that the remake has achieved the strongest four-day worldwide sales performance of any Nintendo-published Switch 2 title.

How It Compares to Other Nintendo Games

The remake's performance becomes even more impressive when compared with other major Nintendo releases.

According to GBAtemp's report, the original Nintendo 64 version of Ocarina of Time sold approximately 7.6 million copies over its lifetime. The Switch 2 remake has therefore already reached roughly 68% of that historical total in just four days.

The comparison also highlights how quickly the remake has climbed Nintendo's sales rankings.

Nintendo Switch 2 sales comparison:

• Mario Kart World: 16.48 million copies, remaining the platform's best-selling game.

• Donkey Kong Bananza: 5.05 million copies as of September 30, 2026.

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: More than 5.2 million copies in its first four days.

• Pokémon Pokopia: 2.2 million copies during its first four days, according to GamesRadar.

These figures put Ocarina of Time ahead of Donkey Kong Bananza's previously reported lifetime sales total, despite the considerable difference in the periods covered.

GamesRadar also notes that the remake has surpassed the lifetime sales of several other Nintendo-published Switch 2 titles, based on Nintendo's figures through the end of September.

However, these comparisons should be treated carefully: some figures represent lifetime sales, while others cover only the first few days after release. They also come from different reporting periods.

Strong Physical Sales in the United Kingdom

The remake's success is not limited to Nintendo's worldwide figures.

According to GBAtemp's coverage and industry sales reporting, Ocarina of Time recorded the second-biggest physical launch in the history of the Zelda franchise in the United Kingdom, behind only The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

It also reportedly became the biggest physical video game launch in the UK in 2026 so far, outperforming several major releases.

GamesRadar further reports that its first-week physical performance was approximately 35% higher than Breath of the Wild's launch during its first seven days across Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

These regional figures provide another indication of the remake's popularity, although they measure physical retail performance rather than total worldwide sales.

Nintendo's Confidence in the Zelda Franchise

The impressive launch comes amid celebrations surrounding the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa had already described the remake's commercial performance as being "off to a great start" during the company's financial briefing, as reported by GamesRadar.

The results also reinforce the value of revisiting established franchises. Rather than introducing an entirely new adventure, Nintendo has brought back a beloved classic with modernised presentation and gameplay improvements, attracting both longtime fans and players experiencing the original adventure for the first time.

What Comes Next?

With more than 5.2 million copies sold in four days, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has already established itself as one of the biggest commercial successes on Nintendo Switch 2.

The next major milestone will be seeing how close the remake can get to the original Nintendo 64 version's lifetime sales of 7.6 million copies.

Its performance also raises interesting questions about Nintendo's future strategy for its classic franchises. The success of this remake could strengthen the commercial case for bringing other beloved entries back with similarly ambitious modernisations, although Nintendo has not announced any specific follow-up projects.

For now, the figures speak for themselves: nearly three decades after its original release, Ocarina of Time remains a powerful name in the gaming industry.

Whether its momentum continues throughout the holiday season will become clearer with Nintendo's next financial sales update.