Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' surpassed 5.2 million cumulative copies sold worldwide in just four days of launch, setting a new sales record for Nintendo Switch 2 software.
Nintendo Korea announced on the 11th that cumulative sales for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which was released globally on November 5, exceeded 5.2 million copies in its first four days. This is the highest sales figure ever recorded for Nintendo Switch 2 software in the four days immediately following release. The sales figure includes both physical packages and digital downloads.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a full remake of the game of the same name originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. The game features the protagonist Link traveling between two eras—childhood and adulthood—utilizing the characteristics of each era to go on an adventure.
This remake completely overhauls the graphics to suit the Nintendo Switch 2 while preserving the original gameplay experience and greatly improving convenience. It inherits the core elements of the classic title while being newly crafted for a modern gaming environment.
Along with this, it supports Zelda Notes, a game-linked service provided through the Nintendo Switch App for smartphones. Through this service, players can utilize various features that aid game progression. While Zelda Notes requires a Nintendo Account, it can be used without a subscription to the paid Nintendo Switch Online service.
Since its release on November 5, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has received immense critical acclaim, scoring 96 on Metacritic and 95 on OpenCritic. Furthermore, it achieved a Metacritic user score of 9.6 while surpassing 5.2 million copies sold in four days, securing massive commercial success alongside critical praise.
