Kirby and the Forgotten Land has already smashed series records, according to Nintendo VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Kirby and the Forgotten Land has already smashed series records according to NintendoThe game has sold 4 million copies in 15 weeks Video Game News 3rd Aug 2022 / 9:13 am Posted by Chris ScullionNintendo says Kirby and the Forgotten Land has seen the “highest sell-through” for any entry in the series to date. The critically acclaimed Switch title has sold 4 million copies in its first 15 weeks, which Nintendo claims is a record for the series. However, it’s widely claimed online that Kirby’s Dream Land on the Game Boy sold over 5 million copies – a stat often attributed to the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association. It’s not clear, then, whether Nintendo is now suggesting that this information is inaccurate, or whether it’s saying that Forgotten Land has sold more copies in 15 weeks than any other Kirby title. Kirby and the Forgotten Land review VGCSubscribe to VGC on YouTube Regardless, the figures bode well for a title that, according to an interview posted on the Nintendo website in March, took around two decades of struggling before Nintendo and HAL were able to make a 3D Kirby platformer. Nintendo’s new claims back up reports shortly after the game’s release that it was breaking records in various regions. Famitsu reported in March that, based on its sales data, the game had enjoyed the biggest Japanese launch in the history of the franchise, selling 380,000 copies in its first week, more than any other Kirby game in Japan. Similarly, GfK’s physical-only sales data published by GI.Biz suggested the game enjoyed the best first week’s sales of any Kirby title in the UK, and after its first week was already the fifth best-selling game in the series’ history in the UK, without taking digital sales into account too. Further reading Nintendo announces multiplayer game Kirby’ s Dream Buffet for SwitchThe game is due this summer and will support local and online multiplayer Kirby and the Forgotten Land has received widespread critical acclaim, with a current score of 85 on review aggregation site Metacritic. VGC’s Kirby and the Forgotten Land review calls it “another accomplished charmer from HAL’s inhalatory hero,” adding: “The platforming won’t give Mario any restless nights, but the exuberant creativity around it makes for a bold, buoyant adventure.” Post a comment Related VGC Reviews Review Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a bold and buoyant adventure Related VGC Content New Switch system update improves stability updates controller firmware3 hours ago A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in November3 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 23 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo4 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 News3 Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer screenshots leaked by multiple LA Rams playersImages and a brief video appear to give the first look at the game's multiplayer interface.2 months ago3 Comments1 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 ago3 Nintendo also reports sales decline as Switch hits 111mSwitch hits 111m, but hardware and software sales are down year-on-year2 months ago3 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.