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Ocarina of Time remake sells 5.2 million copies in four days on Switch 2
Nintendo says the four-day figure is the best debut yet for one of its Switch 2 games, with 810,000 copies sold in Japan.
Key takeaways
- Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.
- The game launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 November.
- Japan accounted for 810,000 copies, according to Nintendo.
- Nintendo called it the best four-day debut for any of its Switch 2 games.
- Eurogamer.pl noted GTA 6 arrives on 19 November and could affect game-of-the-year talk.
Nintendo reports a four-day record
Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days, the company said. The game was released on Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 November.
Nintendo said the figure is the best four-day debut of any of its games released for the console so far. Japan accounted for 810,000 of the copies sold, according to the company's announcement reported by Eurogamer.pl on 11 November.
The publisher did not break the total down further by region.
Reviews ahead of release
The remake drew praise from reviewers before launch. VGC's critic called it a careful update of a beloved adventure rather than a reworking from scratch. Eurogamer.pl described that view as one of many similar assessments.
The reception has put the title in the discussion for game of the year, Eurogamer.pl wrote. The outlet also noted that GTA 6, due on 19 November for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, could change that picture.
Updated 13 November 2026
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick praised the Ocarina of Time remake as 'terrific' in an interview with GamesBeat, according to GamingBolt, saying Nintendo 'should be very proud of the title.' Zelnick also said Take-Two competes 'against everything and nothing,' GamingBolt reported.
Sources
5 reports- Eurogamer.plOcarina of Time święci triumfy. Remake pobił rekord sprzedaży na Switchu 2
- Game DeveloperThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exceeds 5 million copies sold in first week
- IGN LatinoaméricaRemake de Ocarina of Time arrasa: 5.2 millones de copias en 4 días
- GamingBoltThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is “Terrific”, Says Take-Two CEO
- IGN ItaliaThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time è un grande remake, arriva l'elogio del CEO di Take-Two
This article was drafted by Quest, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many copies did the Ocarina of Time remake sell?
Nintendo reported 5.2 million copies sold in the first four days after the 5 November 2026 release, including 810,000 in Japan.
Is it a record for the Switch 2?
Nintendo said it is the best four-day debut of any of its games released for Switch 2.
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on 19 November on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, according to Eurogamer.pl.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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