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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a Huge Success for Nintendo — And Just Broke a Switch 2 Sales Record
Nintendo says its *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remake sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it the fastest-selling Switch 2 game over that period. The strong launch gives Nintendo a major holiday success and suggests the classic’s appeal is reaching a broad audience.
The remake outsold other prominent Switch 2 releases, including *Donkey Kong Bananza*, *Pokémon Pokopia* and *Mario Kart World*. By comparison, Nintendo sold 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in their first four days, with around 80 per cent of US consoles sold in a bundle with *Mario Kart World*. The original game debuted on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and remains one of gaming’s most highly regarded titles.
In short
- The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.
- It is the fastest-selling Switch 2 game so far.
- The original *Ocarina of Time* launched in 1998.
Explained simply
The Legend of Zelda is a long-running Nintendo game series about a young hero named Link, who often sets out to protect the kingdom of Hyrule. Ocarina of Time first appeared on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 and became one of the series’ best-known games.
The new version is a remake, meaning the original game has been rebuilt for Nintendo’s newer Switch 2 console. Its sales can be compared with other major Switch 2 games, as well as with the number of consoles sold, though games and consoles are different products.
The launch matters to Nintendo because a popular game can draw attention to its console and appeal to both returning fans and new players. Ocarina of Time’s long-standing reputation gives the remake a wider history beyond its release on Switch 2.