Pokémon Legends Z-A Sales Snatch a New Record!

Hey everyone- I know it’s five days to Halloween and I have other stuff I want to do with the franchise headed into the 30th anniversary, so I’ll make this quick. Even as the conversation around the game continues (no story spoilers, but I got the Greninja Mega Stone and I’m already 48 hours in), it was always clear it would sell well. Now, we have info on just how well.

Since its launch on October 16, Pokémon Legends Z-A has sold 5.8 million to 6.5 million copies worldwide across both the base Switch and Switch 2; numbers accounting for all available formats. Despite claims otherwise, I guarantee you no game sells that well if absolutely no one wants it.

On top of what I already have in mind for looking at the anime, one of my plans for 2026 is to review the game in full after completing the main quest. Mega Dimensions will likely get its own review; and I will opt in after I clear the main quest or have a firm release date (whichever comes first). I will keep an eye on sales, especially as people keep (unsuccessfully) fudging the numbers. I would give you a fun size treat ahead of the filling the whole goody bowl. You’ll definitely get a few things I’ve had cooking a while- you’ll just have to find out which ones I have ready by then. Take care, and seek out all Pokémon.