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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2 Million in Four Days
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Photo: vice.com (from the cited article) All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
Our take
The 5.2 million unit sale in four days demonstrates a significant shift in consumer behavior toward immediate purchases of major remakes. This performance, which reached 70 percent of the original's lifetime sales in 0.5 percent of the time, validates Nintendo's strategy to remake classic titles using the new engine.
Background
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a 1998 Nintendo 64 classic that sold 7.6 million copies worldwide. The original title received a Guinness World Record for most pre-orders at 325,000 and sold one million copies in its first week.
The Switch 2 remake launched on November 5, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 console had sold 26.35 million units by late 2026, compared to the N64's lifetime total of 32.93 million units.
The timeline
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Nintendo President Comments on Launch
During the company's investor Q&A, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the Ocarina of Time remake was reportedly off to a strong start but that it was too early to share specific figures.[2]
Screenshot of vice.com, captured Nov 11, 2026. Source [2] -
UK Physical Chart Debut
The Ocarina of Time remake reportedly went straight to the top of the UK physical chart for the week ending November 7, taking the No. 1 spot from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.[2]
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UK Retail Data Reported
NielsenIQ retail data reported that the remake was reportedly the second biggest Zelda launch in UK history and the biggest boxed launch of any game in the UK so far in 2026.[2]
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Global Sales Figure Announced
Nintendo announced that the Ocarina of Time remake sold reportedly 5.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days, making it the best-selling Switch 2 game across that timespan.[1]
Screenshot of kotaku.com, captured Nov 11, 2026. Source [1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. None of the four timeline events are backed by a primary source; they are all reported by vice.com (three events) and kotaku.com (the sales figure). The evidence consists solely of these outlet reports, with no on‑record statements from Nintendo or other parties. Consequently, the information remains largely unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
How many copies has the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake sold?
Nintendo announced the remake sold 5.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days. This figure includes both digital and physical copies.
Is the Zelda remake the best-selling Switch 2 game?
Yes, according to Nintendo, it is the best-selling Switch 2 game across the first four days on sale.
How does the remake compare to Breath of the Wild in the UK?
The remake sold about 35% more boxed copies in its opening week than Breath of the Wild did in 2017.
When did the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake launch?
The game launched on November 5, 2026.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- kotaku.com, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Set To Outsell The N64 Original In Its First Week, Nov 11, 2026.
- vice.com, Ocarina of Time Remake Sales Numbers – Zelda Tops Physical Charts, Nov 9, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- nintendoeverything.com, Ocarina of Time remake has UK's second-biggest Zelda launch of all time, biggest physical game launch of 2026, Nov 8, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2 Million in Four Days.”
GenZHype, 11 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-sells-5-2-million-in-four-days/.