Pokémon Software Shipments Surpass 480 Million Units Thanks to 'Scarlet and Violet'

John Lopez, Tech Times 26 May 2023, 09:05 am

The Pokémon phenomenon continues to shatter records and capture fans' interests worldwide, cementing its status as a gaming juggernaut.

In a recent update to its website, The Pokémon Company revealed that the shipment of Pokémon software has skyrocketed to an astonishing 480 million units as of March 2023.

'Pokémon Scarlet and Violet'

That is a mind-boggling surge of 40 million units compared to the previous year, and NintendoLife tells us that the driving force behind this remarkable growth can be traced to the spectacular success of the franchise's latest mainline entries: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

This powerhouse of a title has achieved nothing short of incredible sales figures, with a whopping 10 million copies flying off the shelves within the first three days of their release.

But that is not all they have also reached a jaw-dropping milestone of 20 million copies sold in just six short weeks. It is crystal clear that the Pokémon franchise continues to capture the imagination of both loyal enthusiasts and fresh-faced newcomers.

However, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet faced their fair share of initial criticism, primarily due to technical performance issues and a horde of annoying visual bugs that plagued their launch. These issues even led to the company giving out refunds.

But fear not, intrepid trainers, for the dedicated development team has pledged to right these wrongs by releasing a major DLC expansion called 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero' later this year.

More Interesting Statistics

While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet undoubtedly spearheaded the surge in software shipments, it is worth taking a moment to marvel at

Here are some other awe-inspiring statistics from The Pokémon Company: the franchise has given birth to an eye-popping 52.9 billion Pokémon cards over the years, proving the unrelenting popularity of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).

Moreover, Pokémon games have infiltrated a staggering 89 countries and regions, spreading the love for these virtual creatures far and wide.

And let us not forget the animated Pokémon show, which has enraptured audiences in an astounding 192 countries and regions, solidifying its status as a truly global phenomenon.

More Pokémon News

But that is not the only thrilling news on the horizon for Pokémon enthusiasts. Get ready to witness a significant upgrade to the beloved Pokémon HOME app.

ClutchPoints reports that the forthcoming version 3.0.0 of Pokémon HOME will usher in an era of seamless connectivity, allowing trainers to effortlessly transfer their cherished Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to the app.

It is worth noting that Pokémon can only be moved to games where they appear. For instance, the same report tells us that a Dolliv Pokémon cannot be transported to titles like Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, or Pokémon Legends: Arceus because it simply does not exist in those realms.

Stay posted here at Tech Times.