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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Become Second Best-Selling Games in Franchise History

Nintendo confirms Scarlet and Violet have surpassed Sword and Shield with 26.79 million sales, marking a milestone for the series' ninth generation.

A player gliding through the region of Paldea on the back of the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet.

Overview

  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 26.79 million copies, overtaking Sword and Shield's 26.72 million to become the franchise's second best-selling titles.
  • The original Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue remain the top-selling entries in the series with over 31 million units sold globally.
  • Despite their commercial success, Scarlet and Violet faced significant criticism for performance issues, bugs, and visual shortcomings at launch.
  • Nintendo has announced updates for Scarlet and Violet to optimize performance on the upcoming Switch 2, though details of these improvements are yet to be revealed.
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a spin-off set in the Kalos region, is slated for release in late 2025 on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, but is unlikely to rival Scarlet and Violet's sales.