In a landscape marked by blockbuster releases and high-profile launches, Nintendo‘s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has emerged as a behemoth, setting a record that is as impressive as it is unprecedented.
In just three days following its release, Tears of the Kingdom has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. This staggering figure not only makes it the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series, but perhaps also the fastest-selling console exclusive in history.
Nintendo of America revealed the impressive achievement via their official Twitter account, expressing gratitude to the millions of gamers already embarking on Link’s latest adventure.
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
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 17, 2023
The scale of this accomplishment comes into sharp relief when placed in the context of other high-profile game launches. The game is a Switch exclusive, an important detail when comparing sales figures. Other best-selling games typically launch across multiple platforms, such as Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Despite this, Tears of the Kingdom has outpaced the initial sales of notable games like God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us, and Horizon Forbidden West.
In an era where subscription services are reshaping the landscape of game sales, Nintendo’s success with a single-platform game is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Zelda franchise and the exemplary quality of Tears of the Kingdom.
