The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Becomes UK’s 2nd-Biggest Zelda Launch, Beats Breath of the Wild Physical Sales by 35%

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has recorded the second-biggest physical launch in the franchise’s UK history, according to preliminary retail sales data. The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive achieved a first-week performance 35% higher than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which launched on Nintendo Switch and Wii U in 2017.

The figures were shared by The Game Business, using NielsenIQ sales data. Despite its strong debut, the remake sold roughly half as many physical copies as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom during its opening week.

The remake has also secured the biggest physical game launch in the UK so far in 2026, outperforming releases from Resident Evil, Call of Duty, and EA Sports FC.

However, the difference in console install bases provides important context. Tears of the Kingdom launched when Nintendo Switch had sold approximately 125 million units, whereas Switch 2 has surpassed 26 million units.

Nintendo has yet to announce official sales figures, although the company described the remake’s performance as a “very strong start.” Japanese sales data is also expected through Famitsu’s weekly report.