Why A New Zelda Game Is So Important To The Switch 2's Launch Success

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series has always been an integral part of almost every Nintendo console ranging from the NES all the way to the Nintendo Switch. Whether it is the impact and legacy left by the original, or the industry-defining traits of, there is a magic in the franchise that has never really been replicated by any other game. So, it's completely understandable that fans not only want more but believe it is important for the Switch 2 to replicate its predecessors' moment.

Of course, many players want to see a remake on the Switch 2 at launch, while others want a brand-new experience akin to those that defined the Switch era. However, no matter what type of game eventually comes to the Switch 2, there are plenty of reasons why it should launch alongside the console in order for it to be a success. After all, the best-selling Nintendo consoles have had a game at launch.

There have been plenty of phenomenal games on the Switch, with many of them even managing to surpass the classics in both critical and commercial reception.proved that the franchise is a system seller, sitting as the fourth best-selling game of all time on the Nintendo Switch after,, and .

The Zelda franchise has sold 152,520,835 copies across all games and platforms, according to Statista, with several titles going well beyond the 10 million mark. It's fair to say that, much like Nintendo's many other franchises, makes a lot of money. On the N64, sold 7.6 million copies and later sold an additional 6.4 on the 3DS, making it the fourth best-selling N64 game of all time.

The Legend of Zelda has broken many traditions in the past, and it is time for one of its classic exploration features to be changed once more.

Similarly,, which was a launch title for the Wii, sold nearly 8.9 million copies on the Wii, and a further 1.1 million on the Wii U. It ended up being the 13th best-selling Wii game of all time, even despite the steep competition like and and being a change of direction for the series. For context of just