Incredible Buzz Surrounding The Legend of Zelda
The entire gaming community is actively discussing the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise. In addition to the release of the highly anticipated game, immense interest was sparked by the special console edition — Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2. The new release instantly sold out through pre-orders, and now the first official figures of its success in the US market have emerged.
Record Sales Figures in 2026
According to Mat Piscatella, senior director and industry analyst at Circana, the limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 helped push total dollar revenue from console hardware sales in the US to its highest weekly level in 2026.
Key achievements of the release according to Circana:
- Consumer spending on video game hardware in the US surged by 81% compared to the same period last year.
- The anniversary edition became the primary driver of weekly sales for Nintendo's new platform.
- Full unit sales data for October 2026 will be published on November 19.
Since the game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 was released only on November 5, its direct impact on software sales charts will be seen in the next Circana report.
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