It Is Also the Fastest-Selling Nintendo Game Ever in the Americas
It’s official: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history. Since its launch on May 12, the game has sold more than 10 million units worldwide, with 4 million sold in the Americas alone. This makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game for any system in that territory.
“We’re grateful for all of our fans who’ve shown their passion for The Legend of Zelda over the years,” said Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications. “These sales numbers for the latest installment continue to show the strong momentum for both the franchise and Nintendo Switch this year.”
The latest installment of the action-adventure series is a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and features all-new mysteries and possibilities. Players take their own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and on the mysterious islands floating in the skies above, utilizing the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda series debuted in 1987 in the U.S., and as of March 2023, the series has sold more than 130 million units worldwide.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, the My Nintendo Store and select retailers at a suggested retail price of $69.99. Nintendo also released a special edition Nintendo Switch system – the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition – for $359.99, and two accessories – a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller ($74.99 MSRP*) and a Nintendo Switch carrying case ($24.99 MSRP) – with designs from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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