Nintendo's latest release, a remake of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’, has made a significant impact since its launch on November 5, selling 5.2 million copies in just four days. This remarkable sales figure establishes it as the fastest-selling Nintendo-published game for the Nintendo Switch 2 platform, achieving this milestone not only globally but also in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The remake breathes new life into the beloved 1998 classic originally designed for the Nintendo 64, following the iconic character Link on his adventurous quest across the land of Hyrule.

The remake, priced at $59.99, has invigorated the Nintendo Switch 2, which has faced challenges in its first year, particularly due to rising hardware costs. The new ‘Ocarina of Time’ has received critical acclaim, boasting a score of 96 out of 100 on Metacritic from both players and critics alike. This success has propelled its sales past those of ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’, another popular title released in 2025. Currently, only ‘Mario Kart World’, bundled with the Switch 2 at launch, has outsold it, highlighting the remake's potential to attract a broader audience as the holiday season approaches.S2

As Nintendo continues to navigate the competitive gaming landscape, the early success of the ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake may mirror the impact of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’, which significantly boosted the original Switch's sales upon its release in 2017. With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, the company is poised to capitalize on this momentum, hoping that the nostalgic yet refreshed experience of the new game will draw in both long-time fans and new players alike.S1S2