The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has now sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide, after only its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Switch 2 game, according to a press release from Nintendo.
The fastest-selling Switch 2 game record applies globally and in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, per the press release. The 5.2 million unit figure includes both digital and physical sales, and the figures are sourced from Nintendo’s internal data service. The game’s official release date was on November 5, launching the Zelda remake into the Nintendo universe.
The game is a full, 2026 remake of the original 1998 Nintendo 64 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The remade and modernized game includes reimagined visuals, orchestral soundtracks, voice acting, expanded cutscenes, as well as reworked camera and movement controls. Nintendo has described the game as a “good entry point” for newer gamers who have less experience with the world of gaming and Nintendo.
In the game, Link sets out to stop the evil Ganondorf from taking control of the kingdom of Hyrule. Guided by Princess Zelda, Link sets out on a quest to collect the three Spiritual Stones and protect the Triforce, a sacred relic with the power to grant wishes. After pulling the Master Sword from its pedestal, Link is transported seven years into the future, where he must awaken the Seven Sages, travel through dangerous temples, and ultimately confront Ganondorf to save Hyrule from darkness.
The game’s release was launched as part of the Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary, marking four decades since the original 1986 Japan debut. Looking to the future, Nintendo has teased a worldwide concert tour beginning in 2027, as well as a live-action film, set to premiere in theaters across the globe on April 30 of 2027.
The highly anticipated release garnered a huge crowd, as well as a star-studded audience, with Nintendo revealing that beloved musician Jon Batiste attended the launch event at Nintendo’s New York store located in Rockefeller Plaza. Zelda launch events also took place at Nintendo’s San Francisco location.
Since its founding in 1889, Nintendo has sold more than 6.2 billion games and over 870 million hardware units, by its own count.