Nintendo has just announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sales have surpassed 10 million copies worldwide.
In just three days after launch, the sequel to 2017’s Breath of the Wild has already sold more than 10 million copies, thereby becoming the fastest-selling game in the franchise. Nintendo announced the news via Twitter and through a press release. According to the press release, out of the 10 million copies sold globally, more than 4 million were sold in the US. In addition to becoming the fastest-selling Zelda installment to date, Tears of the Kingdom has also become the fastest-selling Switch and fastest-selling Nintendo game in history in the US.
“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”, the tweet from Nintendo of America reads.
“Many players are returning to Hyrule with all its new mysteries and possibilities, and with the record-breaking launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch, we can’t wait to see what they’ll create in the game and the stories they’ll share next,” Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications, Devon Pritchard, says . “We’re grateful for all of our fans who’ve shown their passion for The Legend of Zelda over the years, and these sales numbers for the latest installment continue to show the strong momentum for both the franchise and Nintendo Switch this year.”
As reported over the weekend, the Breath of the Wild sequel also had the biggest Zelda launch in UK history and greatly surpassed initial Breath of the Wild boxed sales. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, in just two days after launch the game already became the eighth biggest Zelda game in the UK to date, outselling earlier installments such as Skyward Sword, The Wind Waker, and A Link Between Worlds.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available worldwide now the Nintendo Switch.
