Just like everyone saw coming, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has proven to be a massive hit for Nintendo, as the title has now broken Switch 2 sales records just four days after its release, with a staggering 5.2 million copies sold.
As announced via a celebratory press release from the studio, the remake has now become the fastest-selling first-party Switch 2 title, beating out previous releases like Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, and even the console’s launch title, Mario Kart World. Still, these numbers just cover the first four days since the game launched on 5 November, not all-time sales, meaning Mario’s latest racer still takes the crown in that aspect, with 16.48 million copies sold worldwide (as of September 2026) since its release last year.
With this in mind, the timing of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s release was also a good move on Nintendo’s part, as it’s just a few weeks clear of Grand Theft Auto VI’s arrival, meaning it doesn’t have to compete with what is set to be a massive release, which will no doubt break all kinds of records for Rockstar and the gaming industry as a whole.
The remake’s strong performance also stems from the legendary status of the original game, which was released for the N64 in 1998 and remains one of the highest-rated and most beloved games of all time. The remake doesn’t just provide a notable graphical boost, but also adds modern sensibilities like updated controls, a new “museum” feature, and app support for guides, giving franchise veterans a reason to jump back in and newcomers a way to discover the classic title for the first time.
With its impressive start, the success of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will hopefully signal to Nintendo that there is strong fan demand for the return of such classic titles, so maybe fans can expect a Majora’s Mask remake down the line too.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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