The $70 ‘Breath of the Wild’ sequel is the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever in the Americas.
The long-awaited “Breath of the Wild” sequel, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” sold more than 10 million units worldwide in the first three days following its May 12 release, Nintendo NTDOY announced Wednesday.
The long-awaited “Breath of the Wild” sequel, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” sold more than 10 million units worldwide in the first three days following its May 12 release, Nintendo NTDOY announced Wednesday. The game was also populating many Twitter trends over its launch weekend, with players sharing screenshots of their exploits across the virtual kingdom of Hyrule. New gameplay mechanics include skydiving, crafting weapons and shields, as well as building motorized vehicles, which have fired up many gamers’ imaginations.
“We’re grateful for all of our fans who’ve shown their passion for ‘The Legend of Zelda’ over the years,” he added, “and these sales numbers for the latest installment continue to show the strong momentum for both the franchise and Nintendo Switch this year.”The new game’s predecessor, “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” has sold more than 30 million copies since its release almost six years ago, including 29 million units on the Nintendo Switch and 1.70 million on Nintendo’s Wii U.
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