Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 107 Million Units: Latest Earnings Reveal First-Party Software Milestones

Nintendo has released its comprehensive earnings report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, offering a detailed snapshot of Nintendo Switch hardware and software performance.

As the flagship console continues to define the gaming landscape, the latest sales milestones reinforce Nintendo’s enduring commercial success and industry impact. The earnings data confirms that the Nintendo Switch sold 4.11 million units globally over the final quarter, increasing its cumulative lifetime sales to an impressive 107.65 million units as of March 31, 2022.

This achievement cements the Nintendo Switch as one of the best-selling video game consoles in history, trailing only a few legacy platforms. Software performance has remained robust alongside hardware growth.

In the three-month period covered by the report, Nintendo sold 55.77 million units of Switch software, bringing the total number of Nintendo Switch games sold worldwide to 822.18 million.

These sales figures underline the platform’s strong player engagement and Nintendo’s consistently high standards in game development. Updated individual title performance was also included in Nintendo’s report.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus, developed by Game Freak and released in January 2022 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, has sold 12.64 million copies to date.

Meanwhile, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, released in March 2022, reached 2.65 million units sold within its launch window, highlighting the franchise’s enduring appeal and the ongoing excellence of developer HAL Laboratory. Nintendo also provided an updated ranking of its all-time best-selling first-party Switch games.

The top performers remain consistent, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leading at 45.33 million units sold, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons (38.64 million), Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate (28.17 million), and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (26.55 million).

Other games rounding out the Top 10 include Pokémon Sword and Shield with a combined 24.27 million copies, Super Mario Odyssey with 23.50 million, Super Mario Party at 17.78 million, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl at 14.65 million, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! at 14.53 million, and Ring Fit Adventure closing out the top ten with 14.09 million units sold. These milestones continue to reflect Nintendo’s strategy of cultivating long-term value through strong software support and regular new content.

Each of these flagship titles has contributed to sustained engagement on the Nintendo Switch, maintaining active communities and influencing broader trends in the industry.

With robust hardware and software sales, the Nintendo Switch platform continues to demonstrate extraordinary longevity, aided by high-profile releases and Nintendo’s signature attention to gameplay innovation.

As the current generation progresses, industry analysts and fans alike will be keeping a close eye on future updates from Nintendo Direct presentations and the eShop for continued growth.

For more information on Nintendo’s sales performance and upcoming releases, visit the official Nintendo website or consult the latest financial disclosures.

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