According to Mat Piscatella from Circana, Pokémon Legends: Z-A had the biggest physical launch for a new video game in over two years, and many fans on Reddit are feeling pleased with the result. This success suggests a difference between what people say online and what players actually buy. While some fans criticized Legends: Z-A’s graphics, performance on the original Switch, and other features, it hasn’t affected sales. Over the past 29 years, the Pokémon franchise has often faced criticism, and this game is no different – strong sales continue despite the complaints.
Pokémon fans feel validated as sales data for Legends: Z-A shows impressive launch
Piscatella shared on BlueSky that Pokémon Legends: Z-A had a very strong launch in the US at retail stores. According to data from Circana, where Piscatella is a Senior Director, the game’s first week of physical sales were the highest for any new physical game release since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched in May 2023. Piscatella regularly shares video game industry insights on social media.
News about the game’s sales came from Piscatella and was posted on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, leading many fans of Legends: Z-A to express their enjoyment and feel justified by the positive numbers. One player commented that the game is genuinely good, and that online discussions don’t reflect their real-life experiences. Another fan shared that they loved the game – ranking it among their top five Pokémon titles – and that it helped them identify people they no longer wanted to follow online. This sentiment seemed widespread, as the most popular comment emphasized that what people say on social media doesn’t always represent reality.
While many Pokémon games have their issues, the franchise remains incredibly popular. Even the 2022 releases, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which received criticism for performance problems, still sold over 10 million copies within just three days of launch, according to Nintendo. Despite their flaws, many players still enjoy Pokémon, and excitement was high for this new game – the first full release in the series since November 2022.
Looking for help with your team in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? We’ve got guides to building the best team around your starter Pokémon – whether you chose Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig. You’ll find useful tips even if you’re already well into the game to help support your chosen starter.
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2025-10-28 02:02