The Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 5.2 million copies worldwide in the first four days after its November 5, 2026 launch.
What happened?
Nintendo confirmed that the Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2, released on November 5, reached 5.2 million units globally, including 810,000 copies in Japan. This makes it the Nintendo-published game with the highest sales volume in the first four days on Switch 2.
Famitsu data for the week of November 2-8 shows 537,041 physical copies in Japan, suggesting around 273,000 digital copies in the country during the period. The original N64 version sold about 7.6 million over its lifetime.
Why does this matter?
The result positions the remake as the second best-selling Switch 2 game so far, behind only Mario Kart World (16.48 million). It surpassed Donkey Kong Bananza and confirms the continued strength of the Zelda franchise and the Switch 2 console.
The game received a 37/40 score from Famitsu and strong critical reviews, with updated graphics, orchestral music, and control improvements while preserving the essence of the 1998 classic.
What changes in practice?
The success reinforces Nintendo's strategy of high-quality remakes for Switch 2 and boosts hardware sales. The console sold 53,104 units in Japan during the game's launch week. The market is watching whether the momentum holds until GTA 6 launches on November 19.
Image credit: Nintendo | Source: Famitsu / Gematsu
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