Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Matches Biggest Nintendo Launch Ever
When The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom grew ever closer to its release date, and the hype grew ever larger, many had questions about its launch. Specifically, they wondered how big the launch could be. Would it be the biggest launch the franchise ever had? Could it top the biggest exclusive launch Nintendo ever had? Just how many people would want to get it on its launch weekend? That was a big quandary for numerous reasons, and early indications were that this game was going to sell huge. But now, Nintendo has come forward and revealed the truth and the truth is very impressive.
According to a Twitter post by Nintendo of America, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom has sold over 10 million copies in its first three days! That has helped set numerous records for the franchise and for Nintendo as a whole.
The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsOfTheKingdom has sold over 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series.Thanks to those already enjoying Link’s latest adventure! pic.twitter.com/XxRSLaiWrO
If you want a more specific breakdown of how the sales went, the game sold over 4 million units in North and South America and over 2 million units in Japan. That means that Europe and the other nations comprised the remaining four million.
Those sales numbers mean that it’s the fastest-selling game in the series, and the fastest-selling game in the Americas, and it ties the launch record set by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet last year!
Over 4 million units of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom were sold in the Americas. 2.24 million units in Japan. 10 million units worldwide https://t.co/qthBw8F6Eb pic.twitter.com/QQAguPF86P
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