The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sales top 10 million in first three days

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sales top 10 million in first three days

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold over 10 million units in the three days since its launch on May 12, making it the fastest selling game in the history of The Legend of Zelda series, N…

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold over 10 million units in the three days since its launch on May 12, making it the fastest selling game in the history of The Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo announced. With over four million copies sold in the Americas, it is also the fastest selling Switch game and Nintendo game for any system in that territory. A total of 2.24 million units were sold in Japan.

“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,” said Nintendo of America executive vice president of sales, marketing, and communications Devon Pritchard in a press release. “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.”

Here is an overview of the game and series, via Nintendo:

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players decide their own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and on the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Discover new destinations, dangers, sights and puzzles that require wits and resourcefulness to overcome. Harnessing the power of Link’s new abilities, players will fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda action–adventure series started over 35 years ago with the Legend of Zelda game, which debuted in the United States in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. As the heroic Link, players go on an adventure battling foes and discovering hidden mysteries in vast fields and dungeons. 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. The Nintendo Switch OLED Model – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition system, featuring a special design (game sold separately), is also available at a suggested retail price of $359.99.
Additionally, two accessories—a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller ($74.99 MSRP) and a Nintendo Switch carrying case ($24.99 MSRP), both with designs from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—are also now available to purchase.

I kneel...not a Nintenbro nor much Zelda fan (I'm more of a Sony/PC dude) but this is explosive sales power for an exclusive title.
In comparison, it takes weeks for Elden Ring to reach 10 millions and RE4 Remake sold 4 millions in 4 days and these titles are multiplats, this is an explosive amount, almost unheard of.

Nintendo is truly one of the gaming's trump card company.

 

[-=virus=-]

Nice, played a lot of those as a kid on the original console and snes. Shame its locked in with nintendo now with no ports.

 

[REhorror]

Nice, played a lot of those as a kid on the original console and snes. Shame its locked in with nintendo now with no ports.

There is the emulator route.

But yeah, Nintendo is much harsher than Sony in exclusivity.

 

[-=virus=-]

There is the emulator route.

But yeah, Nintendo is much harsher than Sony in exclusivity.

That's a pain but I am sorta looking for a decent handheld for when traveling.. hmm.

 

[REhorror]

That's a pain but I am sorta looking for a decent handheld for when traveling.. hmm.

I suggest wait for the Switch 2 bro.

I too am waiting for a stronger Switch 2, with an OLED screen.

SteamDeck looks OK but it lacks OLED screen.

 

[-=virus=-]

I suggest wait for the Switch 2 bro.

I too am waiting for a stronger Switch 2, with an OLED screen.

SteamDeck looks OK but it lacks OLED screen.

There's a few options for handhelds.. this looks delish:

dear lord

I have a few months till October when I'll be off traveling, let's see.

 

[REhorror]

There's a few options for handhelds.. this looks delish:

dear lord

I have a few months till October when I'll be off traveling, let's see.

That costs more than an actual console so naw bro

 

[-=virus=-]

That costs more than an actual console so naw bro

Yup, its essentially a portable PC, plug it into a TV/monitor along with a KB/M and you're golden.

 

[jamahir]

Wah ! Some people live in delusions. Computer games. LOL.

 

[REhorror]

Wah ! Some people live in delusions. Computer games. LOL.

Uh, what?

 

[-=virus=-]

Wah ! Some people live in delusions. Computer games. LOL.

you should play this one:

based on a novel by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Glukhovsky

https://metrovideogame.fandom.com/wiki/Factions

• Red Line - A Marxist-Leninist and neo-Stalinist faction, the Red Line is the haven of Soviet nostalgists and ageing former members of the CPSU and Komsomol. Led by General Secretary Maxim Moskvin, the Communist Party maintains control much as in Stalin's time - through a program of censorship, political and social repression, and webs of spies and informants. The Reds occupy most of the Sokolnicheskaya Line (literally, "Red Line"; the oldest in the Metro and a constant reminder of the glories of Russia's pseudo-socialist past) minus the two stations of the Ring, and possess the largest population and greatest territory in the Metro. Much like the Soviet Army of the Second World War, the Red Line relies on a massive, but poorly trained and equipped, conscript army. Of the Line's 15,000 citizens, 6000-7000 serve in the Armed Forces, engaged in a constant struggle against the Neo-Nazis of the Fourth Reich.

mast scene.

Uh, what?

aren't you familiar with our J-man already ?

lol, another one added to the list of things he hates, its a long one:

money
fit women (non obese ones)
sports
dogs
cars and bikes

... and video games too now, apparently. :|

smh slow clap.gif

 

[alimobin memon]

you should play this one:

based on a novel by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Glukhovsky

https://metrovideogame.fandom.com/wiki/Factions

• Red Line - A Marxist-Leninist and neo-Stalinist faction, the Red Line is the haven of Soviet nostalgists and ageing former members of the CPSU and Komsomol. Led by General Secretary Maxim Moskvin, the Communist Party maintains control much as in Stalin's time - through a program of censorship, political and social repression, and webs of spies and informants. The Reds occupy most of the Sokolnicheskaya Line (literally, "Red Line"; the oldest in the Metro and a constant reminder of the glories of Russia's pseudo-socialist past) minus the two stations of the Ring, and possess the largest population and greatest territory in the Metro. Much like the Soviet Army of the Second World War, the Red Line relies on a massive, but poorly trained and equipped, conscript army. Of the Line's 15,000 citizens, 6000-7000 serve in the Armed Forces, engaged in a constant struggle against the Neo-Nazis of the Fourth Reich.

mast scene.


aren't you familiar with our J-man already ?

lol, another one added to the list of things he hates, its a long one:

money
fit women (non obese ones)
sports
dogs
cars and bikes

... and video games too now, apparently. :|

smh slow clap.gif

Metro series is 10/10

 

[REhorror]

The Soviet made Tetris.

 

[-=virus=-]

The Soviet made Tetris.

that one got a dark history..

 

[casual]

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