Splatoon 3 has smashed Switch launch records in Japan VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Splatoon 3 has smashed Switch launch records in JapanThe latest entry has already sold 3.45m units in its first few days, according to Nintendo Video Game News 12th Sep 2022 / 10:14 am Posted by Andy RobinsonSplatoon 3 has smashed Nintendo Switch software launch records in Japan, the company has announced. And according to the Game Data Library, a site that collates Japanese sales data, Splatoon 3 could be the biggest Japanese game launch ever, on any platform. According to Nintendo’s data, the Switch sequel is now comfortably Japan’s biggest ever game launch on the platform, in terms of both physical and digital copies, with some 3.45 million copies sold during its first three days on sale. That’s nearly 600,000 units more than Switch’s previous biggest Japan launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, managed in its first week on sale.Subscribe to VGC on YouTube Splatoon 3 guides Splatoon 3 Splatfest Splatoon 3 tier list Pokémon Legends: Arceus achieved second place earlier this year when it sold 1.425m units in Japan during its launch week. Last year’s Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl sold 1.396m at launch in Japan. The Splatoon series has enjoyed continued popularity in Japan. According to Famitsu, Splatoon 2 was the fifth best selling Switch game overall in the country, as of March 2022. However, with 4.03m copies sold as of that month, it’s likely the latest entry will overtake its predecessor in just a few weeks. Further reading 1 Review Splatoon 3 gives Nintendo s weirdest world its safest sequelHow do you expect to defeat aquatic enemies without an obvious hook?In VGC’s Splatoon 3 review, critic Matthew Castle called the game “Nintendo’s safest sequel”. “Its back-of-the-box features read more like (generous) patch notes than a bold invitation to a world of ink-flinging revolution. But if it provides solid fun within those baby steps, does it truly matter? In a game where point one of a percent can result in its biggest thrills, a major splash of paint isn’t always required.” 2 Comments Related VGC Reviews Review Splatoon 3 gives Nintendo s weirdest world its safest sequel Related VGC Content A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in November3 days ago Nintendo is streaming two concerts from Japan this weekend6 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago Sonic Frontiers will get free Monster Hunter DLC shortly after launchThe favour is being returned after last year's Sonic DLC in Monster Hunter3 hours ago6 SNK lead insists Saudi Arabia sale ‘ will have no effect on the games we make’ Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquired 96% of the Japanese developer, raising issues of human rights abuses4 weeks ago6 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.