The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Switch 2 Game Ever
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 has sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days, according to the company. Game Informer describes it as Nintendo’s fastest-selling Switch 2 game ever, while Mashable reports it is setting Metacritic records. The sales figure exceeds the 5 million threshold reported by Forbes, confirming strong commercial performance. The remake’s critical reception and sales pace position it as a flagship title for the new console launch window.
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- ✓ Nintendo reports the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold over 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days.
- ✓ Game Informer identifies the remake as Nintendo’s fastest-selling Switch 2 game ever.
- ✓ Mashable reports the remake is setting Metacritic records.
- ✓ Forbes reports the remake sold over 5 million copies in four days.
What changed
Nintendo has released a first-four-days sales figure of over 5.2 million units for the Switch 2 remake, providing the first official sales data for the title.
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Zelda Ocarina of Time remake sells over 5.2 million Switch 2 units in four days
Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 has sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days, according to the company. Game Informer describes it as Nintendo’s fastest-selling Switch 2 game ever, while Mashable reports it is setting Metacritic records. The sales figure exceeds the 5 million threshold reported by Forbes, confirming strong commercial performance. The remake’s critical reception and sales pace position it as a flagship title for the new console launch window.
Why it matters
The original Ocarina of Time debuted on Nintendo 64 in 1998 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential games in the series. A modern remake for Switch 2 arrives during the console’s early lifecycle, giving Nintendo a major system-seller to drive hardware adoption. Sales velocity and review scores will shape how quickly third-party publishers commit to the platform. Whether the remake sustains its momentum beyond the opening window remains to be seen.
What is confirmed
- Nintendo reports the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold over 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days.
- Game Informer identifies the remake as Nintendo’s fastest-selling Switch 2 game ever.
- Mashable reports the remake is setting Metacritic records.
- Forbes reports the remake sold over 5 million copies in four days.
Still unconfirmed
- The remake’s long-term sales trajectory will exceed all other Switch 2 titles.
What to watch next
- Nintendo’s next official sales update for the Switch 2 remake
- Metacritic aggregate score stabilization for the remake
- Third-party publisher commitments to Switch 2 following the remake’s performance
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- Mashable — 'The Ocarina of Time' remake is setting Metacritic records left and right
- Game Informer — The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Nintendo's Fastest-Selling Switch 2 Game Ever
- Nintendo — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 5.2 million units worldwide in first four days
- Polygon.com — My grandma got me through the Water Temple. She would’ve loved the Ocarina of Time remake
- Forbes — The ‘Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Remake Sold Over 5 Million Copies In 4 Days
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