Pokemon Legends Z-A has sold 5.8 million units globally
Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com
October 23, 2025
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Newsbrief: Pokemon Legends Z-A has sold 5.8 million units worldwide during its first week on shelves.Â
The Pokemon Company confirmed the news in a brief press release (via Google Translate) and explained almost half of those copies were played on Switch 2. The sales milestone also includes digital copies.
Pokemon Legends Z-A launched on October 16, 2025, and sought to evolve the long-running franchise with the introduction of series-first mechanics such as real-time Pokemon battles.
The Switch 2 edition of the title is backwards compatible with the original Switch, meaning consumers can purchase that version even if they haven’t nabbed Nintendo’s next-generation console. Similarly, the Switch version of the game can be played on the Switch 2.
About the Author
Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com
Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton.Â
