It's a real hit for Link and Princess Zelda! The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has become, this May 17, 2023, the fastest-selling Nintendo game of all consoles in France. Launched on May 12, this title on Nintendo Switch also managed to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide in just three days, creating stock-outs in many stores. This makes it the fastest selling game in The Legend of Zelda saga, as well as the fastest selling Nintendo game in Europe.
The Legend of Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom 's fans, Stephan Bole, president of Nintendo of Europe, expressed his gratitude to the fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:"We warmly thank the fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and look forward to discovering their adventures and creations, as they journey through the lands of Hyrule," he explains in a statement. He also emphasized that the success of the Nintendo Switch that does not falter:"Seven years after its arrival on the market, the Nintendo Switch continues to attract players, like this new release breaking all records," he added. He also expressed his anticipation for players' adventures and creations in the land of Hyrule.
The direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom allows you to choose your own path through the vast lands of Hyrule and the mysterious floating islands in the sky. With new destinations, dangers, puzzles and environments, players will be challenged to fend off the evil forces that threaten the kingdom using Link's new powers.
The Legend of Zelda series of action-adventure games, which began with the original The Legend of Zelda in 1987 in Europe (1986 in Japan), continues to captivate players more than 35 years later. With the runaway success of Tears of the Kingdom, the saga has sold over 130 million games worldwide as of March 2023... And it promises to be a happy one for a long time to come!
