

”Although expecting Zelda to match GTA V in terms of early or lifetime sales is unrealistic, we think that Zelda will generate a similar last hurrah sentiment from Nintendo enthusiasts.”Īn expected price cut for the hardware later in the year could give the game, and the company, another boost. “We expect the game to benefit from a Switch hardware installed base of over 125 million, similar to the boost that 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V from Take-Two received from its own release timing,” he wrote. McKay says he expects that to happen, perhaps on a scale that brings the industry’s biggest title to mind. Nintendo is counting on Tears of the Kingdom to reinvigorate Switch sales, which have stagnated of late as the console ages. Tears builds on that legacy, encouraging players to create their own pathways as they progress through the game using their imagination to invent solutions, from rocket ships to robots.

Breath of the Wild was a launch title for the system and was both a critical and commercial success, moving the long-running franchise into more of an open-world environment, letting players progress at their own pace. Get a full breakdown of what Skyforge is all about below. Zelda has already been a sales driver for the Nintendo Switch. Skyforge is this weeks free offering on the Switch eShop, and it looks like some serious MMO fun.
