Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has made a significant impact on the US gaming market, debuting as the best-selling Nintendo game in September 2024. The game also secured fourth place in the overall top 20 best-selling games for the month. This success was mirrored in the UK and Japan, where the game also performed well in the charts.
In addition to Zelda, other new games like Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, EA Sports FC 25, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Capcom’s Ace Attorney Investigations Collection also made their mark on the US gaming scene in September. However, Zelda’s physical sales contributed significantly to its impressive performance in the rankings.
Despite the strong performance of these new releases, overall spending on hardware, content, and accessories in the US market saw a 6% decrease compared to the previous year. This decline was mainly driven by a significant drop in hardware spending, reaching its lowest point for the month of September since 2019. The PlayStation 5 continued to lead in both unit and dollar sales, with the Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch following closely behind.
In the UK, Zelda secured second place in the charts, with EA Sports FC 25 taking the top spot. Meanwhile, the game topped the charts in Japan upon its release, further solidifying its global success.
As fans of the Zelda series, have you had the chance to experience Echoes of Wisdom during its launch month? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below.
