Nintendo says it’s seeing a different sales trend with Zelda on Switch
According to Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda has been experiencing a different sales trend on Switch. It goes without saying, but the series has seen a big uptick this generation.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold over 30 million copies. It won’t be long before Tears of the Kingdom hits 20 million. Nintendo also says both games have been seeing more success in Japan.
Nintendo mentioned in a financial results briefing document today:
Global cumulative sell-through of this title has exceeded 17.6 million units as of the end of September. Although there was great anticipation for the title prior to release — in part due to the popularity of its highly acclaimed predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — the global excitement and positive reception at launch exceeded our expectations. This strong reaction from players not only increased the title’s visibility, but it also helped reaffirm the strength of Nintendo Switch even in its seventh year.
We have continued to expand The Legend of Zelda series over the 30 years since its first entry in 1986, but we now see a different sales trend for the Nintendo Switch generation. On Nintendo Switch, sales of The Legend of Zelda software have grown dramatically compared to past titles in the series. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a long-selling title that has performed steadily since its release in 2017. Series entries prior to Nintendo Switch tended to have lower sales in Japan than in other regions, but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, following the path set by its predecessor, has already sold 3 million copies in Japan, growing to a scale not seen with previous platforms.
The Legend of Zelda has grown into a long-beloved series with many fans across all regions, accompanied by a significant growth in sales.
