Launch sales 40% lower than Arceus.
The latest UK Charts data is in and, as expected, Pokémon Legends Z-A has comfortably taken the top spot this week following its release on 16th October 2025.
Boxed sales were almost equal for the first week, with the Switch 2 Edition bagging 51% of the split, and the OG Switch version 49%. According to The Game Business’ Chris Dring, overall boxed sales are also 40% lower than that of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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It’s interesting to see the sales distribution between the Switch and Switch 2 for Pokémon Legends. The comparison to Arceus adds a nice perspective on how expectations can shift over time. Looking forward to seeing how this game evolves in the charts!