Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethas done something that no entry to the game series prior could: it’s dethronedPokemon Red and Greenas the best-selling game of the entire franchise in Japan. After nearly thirty years ofPokemon,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave come out on top.
Despite thetechnical difficulties thatPokemon Scarlet and Violethad at launch, the pair of games are nonetheless extremely popular. Although the game was riddled with visual glitches, bugs, and other problems,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetgave players an open world to explore, letting them engage in theirPokemonjourney however they liked. While thePokemonseries has maintained extreme popularity since the very beginning,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave now gone even further.
According to Famitsu, a Japanese publication,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethavepassed the originalPokemon Red and Greenfor most copies sold in Japan.Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave officially sold 8.3 million copies in Japan. This makesPokemon Scarlet and Violetthe best-selling games of the entire franchise in its home country. It’s a remarkable achievement, and also speaks to the success of the Nintendo Switch, asPokemoncouldn’t have reached these numbers unless the console had been so widely accepted by hardcore and casual gamers alike.
What’s Next for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?
While the sales ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave surely slowed since its release two years ago, there’s still a good chance for it to continue selling well for years to come. Now that news has come to light thatthe Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward compatible, players will be able to continue enjoying this title for many more years.
Worldwide,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare sitting at just under 26 million copies sold, withPokemon Sword and Shieldjust over that number. It’s likely thatScarlet and Violetwill surpassSword and Shieldsoon. With that said, though,Pokemon Red,Blue, andYelloware still holding onto at least one record. The trio of games have moved over 31 million copies worldwide, putting a considerable buffer between them andPokemon Scarlet and Violet. Of course, they also have the advantage of Yellow, which provided a similar-but-different experience revolving aroundchoosing Pikachu as a starterrather than Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. Many fans who had already enjoyedPokemon Red and Blue(orRed and Green) ended up buying new copies ofPokemon Yellow, too, further boosting their sales record.
Without the help of a third game, it remains to be seen ifScarlet and Violet- or any futurePokemonmainline games - are able to pass the worldwide record of the originals.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
