HEY — LISTEN! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is already an iconic, bona fide masterpiece, but thanks to Nintendo’s faithful new remake, the game’s second go-round is shaping up to be just as special.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launched exclusively on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems on November 5, and it’s already shattering records like Guard House pots after less than a week.
A new Nintendo report, published on Wednesday, Nov. 11, confirms The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide. This figure represents both physical and digital game sales.
“In the first four days following its global launch on Nov. 5, the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system sold over 5.2 million units worldwide,” the report boasts, “making it the fastest-selling Nintendo-published Nintendo Switch 2 game globally and in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.”
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a remake of the 1998 classic of the same name, originally released for the Nintendo 64. Contemporary players will follow hero Link as he traverses a tumultuous Hyrule across two distinct eras.
The remake gussies up gameplay with modern graphics, helpful quality-of-life improvements including camera controls, new accessibility settings (we see you, new Ocarina!), updated voice acting, and more.
The release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is part of Nintendo’s ongoing franchise anniversary celebrations. The Legend of Zelda IP turns 40 this year (?!), marking a magical four decades since players in Japan first met Link in 1986.
Fans have more to mark in their calendars, too. Nintendo is hosting a worldwide The Legend of Zelda concert tour beginning after the new year that “celebrates music from the series and The Legend of Zelda live-action film,” the latter of which hits North American theaters on April 30, 2027.
Plenty of Middle-earth merch is available on Nintendo’s official website, too, including adorable rupee pouches, embossed totes and billfolds, bespoke stationery, and even hair ties.
Head to the official The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary website for more on Nintendo’s elven festivities.
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