Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which only went on sale today, January 28, has already shattered sales records in brick-and-mortar stores and on the internet. Although a new mainline Pokémon video game is always a big deal—the best-selling Nintendo Switch game list includes multiple entries—the launch of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is probably exceeding expectations. The plot of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the first mainline entry to take a new turn.
Explore the Pokémon world’s wild frontier and catch Pokémon in an era when they ruled the country because humans had not yet colonised it. The Hisui region from Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl serves as the setting for Pokémon Legends: Arceus instead of the modern-day adventures of a young boy. Although it was projected to be a great seller, Pokémon Legends: Arceus could sell more than anyone thought. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the most pre-ordered game in Currys’ history, surpassing the likes of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart, according to a tweet from the shop.
In addition, So Ethereal on Twitter has reported that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the top-selling game on Amazon.com in the United States; Japan; UK; France; Germany; Spain; Italy; Canada; and Australia. Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been a huge success on the Nintendo eShop. Pokmon Legends: Arceus is presently the top-selling eShop game in the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. In spite of Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ generally excellent reviews, the passion for its fandom means that even if it had had a less favourable reception, the game’s popularity would have remained strong.
This is demonstrated by the popularity of Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch, despite the numerous complaints from players. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a refreshing change of pace for the series, which has been criticised for sticking to the same old formula instead of trying something new. As a result of Arceus’ popularity, The Pokémon Company hopes to learn that its mainline series can break out of its comfort zone and still be a huge success. With a series as broad as Pokémon, there is still room for experimentation, even if you stick to the traditional path of collecting Gym Badges, defeating the Elite Four, and confronting the Champion.