Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launch Sales Trail Previous Titles in Europe, Surpass 5.8 Million Copies Worldwide

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launch Sales Trail Previous Titles in Europe, Surpass 5.8 Million Copies Worldwide Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latest mainline entry in the iconic Pokémon franchise, has made a significant impact since its worldwide release.

Developed by The Pokémon Company and available on both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, the title entered the market with strong international performance, despite experiencing a less robust start in some regions—particularly Europe. A closer look at regional sales data reveals that Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s launch figures in Europe lagged behind expectations, registering 28 percent lower debut sales than 2022’s blockbuster Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

This marks Z-A’s opening as the weakest for a mainline series release in the region since Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee hit stores in 2018. Industry analysts attribute this drop in European momentum to various factors, notably the game’s positioning as a flagship title for the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

In the United Kingdom, sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been notably stronger on the Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the original Nintendo Switch platform, reflecting a shift in player adoption towards Nintendo’s latest console. Despite these regional fluctuations, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has achieved a global milestone, with The Pokémon Company confirming over 5.8 million copies sold worldwide in its first week of launch.

This impressive figure showcases sustained global demand for the franchise and places Z-A among the fastest-selling Switch games to date.

According to The Pokémon Company, sales have been balanced between the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, indicating a strong cross-generation presence. The Pokémon franchise continues to demonstrate its unparalleled staying power across hardware generations.

Both new and returning trainers can experience Pokémon Legends: Z-A now on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the title available for digital download on the Nintendo eShop and at retail locations globally. As the industry observes the continued performance of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, all eyes remain on how sales trends will evolve with expanding Nintendo Switch 2 adoption and future franchise updates.

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