As part of Nintendo’s latest financial highlights release, the company has revealed updated sales figures for several of its million-seller titles, including multiple Pokémon-related games that continue performing exceptionally well:
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have sold 25.69 million units as of September 30, 2024
- Pokémon Sword and Shield have sold 26.44 million units as of September 30, 2024
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sold 35.14 million units as of September 30, 2024
In addition, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the upcoming successor to Nintendo Switch will be backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch games:
“This is Furukawa. At today’s Corporate Management Policy Briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor to Nintendo Switch as well. Further information about the successor to Nintendo Switch, including its compatibility with Nintendo Switch, will be announced at a later date.”
Source: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Source: Pokemon
