Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave sold almost as many units as the classicPokemon Gold andSilvergames from the second generation. Just two months after its release,Pokemon Scarlet andVioletpassed an important milestone, surpassing the sales of their predecessorsSword andShieldin the same timeframe, so it’s not surprising that the two games have continued to sell well over the following months.
Released at the end of 2022,Pokemon Scarlet andVioletinitially received mixed reviews. While these games were an ambitious attempt to create a fully open-world experience, several critics argued that the world was too empty. The games were also marred by several bugs and poor performance during the launch. However, other aspects made the entry stand out and still appeal to a large part of the fanbase. For instance, this was the first game in the series to add a few popular concepts, such as Paradox Pokemon, which are special Pokemon from both the ancient past and the far future.
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Now, according to Serebii.net,Pokemon Scarlet andVioletmanaged to sell over 22.66 million units. This puts the games just behindGold andSilver, which sold 23.73 million copies, a number that will probably be surpassed eventually. At the moment, the title is the fourth most-sold entry in the whole franchise, still behindPokemon Red, Blue,andGreen, which sold 31.05 million units together, andSword andShield, which totaled 25.92 million sales.
Despite some early criticism aboutScarlet andViolet, these games are undeniable hits. Most of the bugs and performance issues were fixed byPokemon Scarlet andVioletupdates, and the experience is much more stable now. Also, there is seasonal content such as the Tera Raid Battles. When playing them, up to four players can unite to face off against Terastillized Pokemon, which have a different type than usual and are stronger. These raids can improve the longevity of the game and keep players engaged as they play with friends.
Scarlet andVioletmay even continue to sell well in 2023 due tothe upcomingThe Hidden Treasure of Area ZeroDLC. A recent leak stated that the DLC will be released in two parts, calledThe Teal MaskandThe Indigo Disk, and will be released within the next few months. The continued support of the game is likely to keep sales high and, while it’s still way behind the first generation, there’s the possibility thatScarlet and Violetmay surpassSwordandShield.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available for Nintendo Switch.
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