Released in May 2023, the latest release in The Legend of Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom, was an instant hit. The Nintendo Switch-exclusive title sold over 10 million copies during its first three days of release and currently stands at a total of 20.61 million units sold. However, it still has a lot to live up to - its predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has sold a combined 33.55 million copies across the Switch and Nintendo Wii combined. In total, the entire Legend of Zelda series has sold over 150 million copies, making it one of the most popular gaming series worldwide.
Lifetime unit sales generated by select The Legend of Zelda game titles worldwide as of May 2024
(in millions)
Title (original release year)
Unit sales in millions
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
33.55
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
20.61
The Legend of Zleda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
14.04
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
12.68
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
10.02
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
7.82
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1992)
7.43
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
7.29
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
6.82
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003)
6.8
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
4.97
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
4.76
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
4.26
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages (2001)
3.99
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
2.96
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
1.76
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015)
1.36
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
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