Roar_Of_War said:
That usually doesn't happen. Zelda will sell better due to the installbase increase that MK8D brings forth. Those MK8 and Splatoon players need something else to scratch their Switch itch. It's not that conceivable, really. As the installbase increases, so do sales of other games. Because new owners can't just play a single game. Zelda will be the primary title to buy alongside other evergreen titles. Zelda itself is already proving to be an evergreen game itself, so it should leg out nicely. Keep in mind that Zelda is selling this well with Switch supply constraints. |
Very good points and agreed. We would also need to consider that even Twilight Princess did not surpass 9 million and there was a lot of hype surrounding it, due to the more realistic graphics, on a much more "media" hyped console, Wii. The comparison here is valid as Zelda is just not the type of game to reach out to the masses, which has been the requirement for many games to outsell expectations, selling in 8 digits vs. 7. I do think it is different this time, as Zelda Botw plays much more freely and anyone can get lost in the gameplay. The design is refreshing enough that it can appeal to a much larger audience. Not Mario Kart worthy, but much more accessible than what we have traditionally seen. Time will tell if the "Zelda game" barrier can be broken down by this fact for those users who would normally not consider playing such a game.
