Nintendo has announced that since its launch on 12 May 2023, The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch has sold over 18.51 million units worldwide.

Nintendo Switch has also sold 129.53 million units worldwide.

The 10 best-selling first-party Switch titles are:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 55.46 million
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 42.79 million
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 31.77 million
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 30.65 million
• Super Mario Odyssey – 26.44 million
• Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield – 25.92 million
• Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet – 22.66 million
• Super Mario Party – 19.39 million
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 18.51 million (New)
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 16.17 million

In The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom, which is a direct sequel to The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild, players decide their own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and on the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Discover new destinations, dangers, sights and puzzles that require wits and resourcefulness to overcome. Harnessing the power of Link’s new abilities, players will fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom.

The Legend Of Zelda franchise started over 35 years ago with the Legend Of Zelda game, which debuted in the U.S. in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. As of March 2023, the series has sold more than 130 million units worldwide.

The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom is now available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, the My Nintendo Store and select retailers at a suggested retail price of US$69.99.