"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" Remake Becomes UK's Second-Biggest Zelda Launch and Biggest Physical Game Launch of 2026

The remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved significant sales success in the UK, becoming the second-biggest Zelda launch of all time in the region based on physical sales. It also holds the title of the biggest physical game launch of 2026 in the UK, surpassing major titles like Resident Evil and Call of Duty. The launch sales were 35 percent higher than "Breath of the Wild" but approximately half of "Tears of the Kingdom's" debut.