Launched on March 3 2017, The Nintendo Switch has already ended up being the 5th most sold gaming console of all time with over 114 million units being sold. In less than a year after its launch, the Nintendo Switch had surpassed the lifetime sales of the Wii U, its home console predecessor. In September 2019, the Nintendo Switch lite was launched, which was a handheld-only version of the console. By the end of 2020, the total sales from Nintendo switch family units ended up exceeding the lifetime sales of the Nintendo 3DS as well.
The Nintendo switch has undoubtedly been one of the most successful consoles that have been developed by Nintendo. As of June 2022, over 863 million copies of games had been sold for the Nintendo Switch platform. Let us now look at the top 5 best-selling Nintendo Switch games.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield is an RPG released on November 15, 2019. The game was developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You will play the role of a young trainer, with the main objective of dethroning the Pokémon league champion, Leon, in a tournament that also includes other Gym Leaders and various rivals.
The game will see you go on an amazing adventure where you will come across different types of Pokémon, which you can catch and use to compete with others. You shall also compete with others in Pokémon battles, explore various places, and take part in various missions during your journey.
As of September 30, 2022, Pokémon Sword and Shield has sold over 25.37 million units.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developed and published by Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an action adventure game that was launched for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles. The game is a part of The Legend of Zelda series and is set at the end of its timeline.
You will control an amnesiac Link in the game, who awakens from a hundred-year slumber, and attempts to regain his memories and prevent the destruction of Hyrule by Calamity Ganon.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild received universal acclaim, with huge praises for its gameplay, open world design, and attention to detail. It received several awards as well. As of September 30, 2022, the game has sold over 27.79 million copies.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a crossover fighting game that was developed by Bandai Namco Studios along with Sora Ltd. It was published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. As of September 30, 2022, the game has sold over 29.53 million copies.
The game was the 5th installment in the Super Smash Bros. Series, and it also had a traditional gameplay style where you have to control one of the characters and use various attacks to defeat your opponent. There were several game modes and over 89 playable fighters in the game.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the 2nd most sold Nintendo Switch game of all time, having sold over 40.17 million units as of September 30 2022. It is a social simulation game that was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch platform.
The game will see the player control a character that moves to a deserted island after purchasing a getaway package from Tom Nook.
He will then be required to accomplish several tasks, and develop the island according to their choosing. Various actions can be performed, like gathering and crafting items, customizing the land, and even developing it into a community of anthropomorphic animals.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most sold Nintendo Switch game of all time with over 48.41 million units sold as of September 30, 2022. The game was launched on April 28, 2017. It is an expanded and enhanced re-release of the 2014 title Mario Kart 8. After its release, the game was met with both critical and commercial success. The game is even considered by some to be the best racing game of all time.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe follows a gameplay style that is similar to all other games in the Mario Kart series, where players race in go-karts while trying to sabotage each other with various items. The game also allows you to control several characters from both the Mario series and other Nintendo franchises.
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