Pokémon Sword and Shield launch sales are highest in series history
“Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield” were released for the Nintendo Switch on November 15 and sold more than 6 million copies worldwide.
Nintendo says “Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield,” is the highest-earning launch of any Pokémon game ever.
The series has sold more than 240 million copies since 1996.
The Nintendo Switch
is the year’s best-selling video game console, and “Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield” will make the Switch even more appealing during the holiday season.
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Pokémon Sword & Shield’ had the best-selling launch of the series | Engadget
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