Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold more than 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launched globally on November 5 and has become the fastest-selling Nintendo-published title for the new console.
Nintendo announced the sales figures on November 11. The company said the game also recorded the strongest launch of any Nintendo-published Switch 2 title in the US, Canada and Latin America. The sales figure includes both physical and digital purchases. Nintendo based the announcement on its internal sales data.
The game is a remake of the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Link explores Hyrule as a child and as an adult, with the story moving across two time periods.
Nintendo has made several changes to adapt the game for Switch 2 users. These include better graphics, an orchestral soundtrack, voice acting and new scenes added to the original storyline.
It is also notable that this version offers improvements in the camera system and movement controls. These changes make the classic adventure more accessible to modern players. Ocarina of Time is one of the best-known titles in the Zelda series, and its latest version offers updated gameplay for fans.
The release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Nintendo's Zelda series. The video game series was released in Japan in 1986, and it has since developed into one of the most famous game series produced by Nintendo. Several activities have been arranged by Nintendo to commemorate this occasion.
A worldwide concert tour featuring music from the games will begin in 2027. There will also be a Zelda film, which will hit theaters on April 30, 2027. This is another big win for the Nintendo Switch 2 given the high sales of Ocarina of Time.
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