Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Become Best-Selling Pokémon Remakes: Nintendo's Official Sales Milestone

Nintendo has officially announced a significant sales achievement in its recent earnings release for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

According to figures published by the gaming giant, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl have sold over 14.65 million units worldwide, setting a new benchmark for remakes within the storied Pokémon franchise. Developed by ILCA in collaboration with Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for the Nintendo Switch in November 2021 as modern reimaginings of the classic 2006 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games.

These remakes quickly garnered attention from both longtime fans and new players, combining traditional gameplay with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements.

Available globally via both physical retail and the Nintendo eShop, the titles have proven to be a commercial powerhouse since their release. The latest data confirms that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have now surpassed Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which previously led Pokémon remake sales with 14.50 million units, according to Nintendo’s historical sales records.

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, which were also Nintendo Switch exclusives, now rank between the two, with combined sales standing at 14.53 million units. To provide a clear overview, here are the latest global sales figures for Pokémon remake titles as reported by Nintendo: - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: 14.65 million units - Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee: 14.53 million units - Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: 14.50 million units - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: 12.72 million units - Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen: 12.00 million units A Nintendo spokesperson, summarizing the results in the company’s official report, noted that the strong sales of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl underscore the enduring appeal of the franchise and the demand for refreshed classic experiences on current hardware.

These numbers further affirm the significant role that the Nintendo Switch, supported by flagship releases and the ongoing popularity of the Pokémon series, continues to play in driving Nintendo’s global software sales. With this latest milestone, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are now recognized as the highest-grossing Pokémon remake titles, reflecting the franchise’s capacity to evolve while honoring its legacy.

As Nintendo and Game Freak celebrate this accomplishment, it sets an encouraging precedent for future remakes and new installments within the Pokémon universe.

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