The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom released on Friday, May 12 on the Nintendo Switch and the game has broken a franchise record and proves to be another successful launch from Nintendo. Tears of The Kingdom sold over 10 million units in its first three days.
It’s also the fastest-selling game in the history of The Legend of Zelda series. This news was announced on Twitter through all of the official Nintendo accounts:
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
Having a successful first three days seems to be a common theme with AAA releases for the Nintendo Switch over the last year. Are you surprised by this?
