Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has only been available for a few days now, but the ninth Pokemon generation has already broken a record for Nintendo. According to a press release from the company, the two versions collectively sold 10 million copies in just three days, making it the biggest launch for any Nintendo published game ever. It’s a stunning figure for the series, and it’s a safe bet that the number will grow quickly with the holiday season already upon us!
While 10 million copies is a strong start, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will have some work to do catching up with previous Pokemon titles. Pokemon Sword and Shield is currently the fifth best-selling game on Nintendo Switch, with a collective 25.37 million copies sold since releasing in 2019. That figure made it the second best-selling Pokemon game ever, behind Pokemon Red and Blue‘s 31 million.
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