Pokemon Sword and Shield finally landed on for Nintendo Switch worldwide last week and it looks like it didn’t take long for the games to become a sales success!
The Pokemon Company officially revealed that both titles combined have already sold six million units across the globe. This figure is the best first-week sales ever for a Nintendo Switch game, and it also makes Pokemon Sword/Shield the fastest-selling titles together on the system!
Out of this figure, a whopping two million units sold within Japan.
About Pokemon Sword/Shield
Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.
Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pokémon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles.
Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pokémon. Get ready for the next Pokémon adventure in the Pokémon™ Sword and Pokémon™ Shield games.
