"Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom" sold 10 million copies in three days, creating a series of historical records.

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens for the handwritten clues delivered in the past, rain and snow! CTOnews.com, May 17 (Xinhua)-- the Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom, released on May 12, has sold 10 million copies worldwide (2.24 million in Japan and more than 4 million in the United States) in its first week, making it the fastest-selling Zelda game in history and the fastest-selling Nintendo game on any system in Europe and the Americas.

Zelda: tears of the Kingdom is a new Zelda series after Zelda: the Wilderness in 2017. it continues the style of open world games, while adding more innovative elements and colored eggs. In the game, players will play the brave link, working with Princess Zelda to explore the mysteries of the kingdom of Hailaru and save the world eroded by dark forces.

"the Nintendo Switch has maintained strong momentum in its seventh year, as evidenced by this record launch." Stephen Boehler, president of Nintendo Europe, said, "We are very grateful to our fans for their support for the Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom, and are looking forward to seeing their adventures and creation in Hailaru."

CTOnews.com noted that Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom also performed well in the UK retail market, easily becoming the largest physical release game in 2023. Sales of the game are 54 per cent higher than this year's best-selling game, the Legend of Hogwarts, according to market research firm GfK.

"Legend of Zelda: tears of the Kingdom" has been well received by the industry and players, and many media have given full marks.