The new Pokémon adventure, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, has taken the gaming world by storm, selling nearly six million copies in its first week since release. This impressive feat underscores the game’s popularity and marks a significant milestone for the franchise.
A Record-Breaking Launch
Reports suggest that Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which made its debut on October 16, has achieved sales of 5.8 million units globally. Interestingly, almost half of these sales were attributed to purchases for Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2. This makes it the fifth best-selling Pokémon game in terms of first-week sales, surpassing titles like Pokémon X/Y and Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee. Yet, it has not outpaced the first-week figures of Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Pokémon Sword/Shield, as noted by sources online.
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New Adventures in Lumiose City
Set in the vibrant and evolving Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends: Z-A offers players a fresh experience with its novel battle system and engaging storyline. The game has been well received, with reviews highlighting its fun setting and the successful transition to a new battle system. For those looking to fully explore what the game offers, guides are available to master the new battle mechanics, catch rare Pokémon like Eevee and Gengar, and discover all five colors of Flabebe. Players can also delve into a comprehensive Wiki guide for tips on starter Pokémon, side missions, and clothing stores.
Moreover, the game offers an intriguing feature with the chilling Wild Zone 17, which varies in its eeriness depending on the time of day.