Gaming History Made: The Unprecedented Success of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom emerges as one of the top-selling games in 2023, trailing only one title in terms of sales so far Stay tuned for the ultimate gaming experience and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Zelda!
The latest sales data from Circana reveals that only one game, Hogwarts Legacy, is surpassing the sales of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023. The success of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been extraordinary for Nintendo, as it has become the top-selling game of May 2023. It was widely anticipated that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom would dominate the sales charts in May, considering its record-breaking performance as the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever, with 10 million units sold in just three days. With strong word of mouth and its status as the highest-rated game of the year so far, it is expected that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will continue to sell well.
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Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as the top-selling game in 2023 so far. This Harry Potter action-RPG broke numerous sales records upon its release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X earlier this year. The recent launch of Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and Xbox One has provided an additional boost in sales, making it the second-best selling game in May 2023, just trailing behind Zelda.Hogwarts Legacy
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Whilst Tears of the Kingdom is a Nintendo Switch exclusive, the multi-platform availability of Hogwarts Legacy gives it an advantage in terms of potential sales. However, with the upcoming Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy set to be released in November, its success on this console could help solidify it as the bestselling new video game release of 2023. Despite its exclusivity, Tears of the Kingdom has shown impressive performance by surpassing all other games except for Hogwarts Legacy, and is expected to maintain strong sales in the months and possibly years ahead.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
