ALBAWABA - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sold over 5.2 million copies in its first 4 days, competing against other hard hitters such as Phantom Blade 0 and the upcoming GTA 6.
Nintendo President and Representative Director Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed the milestone in a new press release, adding that the remake made history by becoming "the highest global sales for any Nintendo-published Nintendo Switch 2 game in its first four days."
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold over 5.2 million copies in the first 4 days of release. https://t.co/5sPxPgBNMi
The Ocarina of Time remake received critical acclaim and praise from critics and fans alike, earning a 96 on Metacritic. The remake was widely praised for its stunning graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack. While it adds a modern twist to appeal to younger audiences, Nintendo intentionally developed it with one goal in mind: to preserve the "timeless" 1998 version without changing its structure, aside from the much-needed jump button, higher graphical fidelity, and additional voiced cutscenes.
Fun fact: Nintendo's 1998 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is considered the highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launched exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Available in both digital and physical formats, the game released alongside a limited-edition version featuring textured gold-foil cover art. Additionally, Nintendo introduced other exclusive hardware and accessories, including a custom Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller, a cover, and playable Ocarinas.
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