Metroid Dread Sets New Series Record
1Metroid Dread Sets New Series Record.
Since releasing on Nintendo Switch last October, Metroid Dread has sold 2.9 million copies, surpassing GameCube's Metroid Prime as the best-selling game in the franchise.
Nintendo revealed that information as part of its end of fiscal year results.
While that number is small compared to some of the company's other franchises, it's worth noting that Metroid has never been a major seller for Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch 's first-party games have had strong legs, continuing to sell strong years after their release.
Given that, it stands to reason Metroid Dread could find an even bigger audience over the coming months!
Developed by MercurySteam, Metroid Dread marked the first wholly-new 2D entry in the series since 2002's Metroid Fusion.
At this time, it's unclear how long it might take for Nintendo to develop another 2D Metroid game, but hopefully fans won't be kept waiting nearly as long.
In addition to its commercial success, the game has also received a number of accolades from critics.