Game Freak’s Pokémon Legends: Z-A premiered last Friday on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, marking the first title in the franchise for the latter. While Nintendo has yet to announce sales figures, it has topped physical sales charts in the UK.
According to Chris Dring of The Game Business, the Switch 2 version made up 51 percent of sales. While it’s the second biggest launch on the platform this year (behind only Mario Kart World), physical sales are down 40 percent from Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Bundles are figured into the sales, though that doesn’t include the Nintendo Store.
And while this total doesn’t account for digital sales, Dring estimates that it wouldn’t make a huge difference. Since it’s selling for $10 higher, Nintendo could make up the difference that way. Being available on two platforms instead of one also wouldn’t hurt.
Time will tell, so stay tuned for more updates. With regards to its critical reception, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has an 80 Metascore based on 61 reviews.
