The enduring popularity of the Pokémon franchise in Japan continues to set new records, as the latest installment—Pokémon Legends: Z-A—recently surpassed one million physical copies sold for the Nintendo Switch 2.
This result reinforces the franchise’s ongoing success in its home country and highlights the strong performance of both The Pokémon Company and developer Game Freak on Nintendo’s latest hardware.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A represents a major evolution for the series, offering fans a unique blend of exploration, battles, and storytelling.
Available exclusively for Nintendo Switch platforms, the game succeeded in quickly capturing the attention of players since its release.
According to verified data from sales tracker Game Data Library, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is now the second Nintendo Switch 2 title to achieve the coveted one million physical sales milestone in Japan, following the breakout success of Mario Kart World. Furthermore, the original Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A continues to enjoy remarkable sales.
Reports indicate that physical copies for the original version have exceeded 2.5 million units in Japan alone.
When accounting for digital sales through the Nintendo eShop, total sales are estimated to approach the impressive four million mark.
These achievements underscore the game's broad appeal and the robust commercial momentum of the Pokémon franchise on both generations of Nintendo hardware. In a statement to industry press, a spokesperson from Game Freak highlighted the team’s appreciation for the enthusiastic response, expressing, “We are incredibly grateful for the support from our dedicated player community in Japan, whose passion continues to inspire us to set new standards for the Pokémon universe.” Launched as a key title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon Legends: Z-A builds upon the foundation established by its predecessors, introducing innovative gameplay mechanics and an expansive world for players to explore.
Its commercial performance cements its place alongside other landmark releases for the platform, including Mario Kart World, and demonstrates the compelling draw of the Pokémon brand. With combined sales data from both physical and digital channels, Pokémon Legends: Z-A stands as one of the most successful Pokémon games released on Nintendo Switch hardware.
The title’s achievement solidifies Game Freak’s reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences and further establishes the Nintendo Switch 2 as a dominant force in the Japanese gaming market. For ongoing updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including future Nintendo Direct announcements, eShop promotions, and additional milestones, fans are encouraged to follow The Pokémon Company’s official channels and stay tuned to reputable gaming news outlets.
This result reinforces the franchise’s ongoing success in its home country and highlights the strong performance of both The Pokémon Company and developer Game Freak on Nintendo’s latest hardware.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A represents a major evolution for the series, offering fans a unique blend of exploration, battles, and storytelling.
Available exclusively for Nintendo Switch platforms, the game succeeded in quickly capturing the attention of players since its release.
According to verified data from sales tracker Game Data Library, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is now the second Nintendo Switch 2 title to achieve the coveted one million physical sales milestone in Japan, following the breakout success of Mario Kart World. Furthermore, the original Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A continues to enjoy remarkable sales.
Reports indicate that physical copies for the original version have exceeded 2.5 million units in Japan alone.
When accounting for digital sales through the Nintendo eShop, total sales are estimated to approach the impressive four million mark.
These achievements underscore the game's broad appeal and the robust commercial momentum of the Pokémon franchise on both generations of Nintendo hardware. In a statement to industry press, a spokesperson from Game Freak highlighted the team’s appreciation for the enthusiastic response, expressing, “We are incredibly grateful for the support from our dedicated player community in Japan, whose passion continues to inspire us to set new standards for the Pokémon universe.” Launched as a key title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon Legends: Z-A builds upon the foundation established by its predecessors, introducing innovative gameplay mechanics and an expansive world for players to explore.
Its commercial performance cements its place alongside other landmark releases for the platform, including Mario Kart World, and demonstrates the compelling draw of the Pokémon brand. With combined sales data from both physical and digital channels, Pokémon Legends: Z-A stands as one of the most successful Pokémon games released on Nintendo Switch hardware.
The title’s achievement solidifies Game Freak’s reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences and further establishes the Nintendo Switch 2 as a dominant force in the Japanese gaming market. For ongoing updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including future Nintendo Direct announcements, eShop promotions, and additional milestones, fans are encouraged to follow The Pokémon Company’s official channels and stay tuned to reputable gaming news outlets.
