‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Nears Pokémon Gen 1 in All-Time Sales Showdown!

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is on the verge of making history! The beloved Nintendo Switch game is extremely close to surpassing Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green in all-time sales. If this happens, it will be one of the biggest milestones in Nintendo’s history.

Right now, Pokémon Gen 1 has sold 47.52 million copies, while Animal Crossing: New Horizons is just behind at 47.44 million copies. That means there’s less than 100,000 copies between them. With New Horizons still selling well years after its 2020 release, it could soon overtake Pokémon and claim its place as one of Nintendo’s best-selling games ever.

For over 25 years, Pokémon Gen 1 has been one of Nintendo’s top-selling games, thanks to its massive impact on gaming and pop culture. Released in the late 1990s for the Game Boy, the original Pokémon games introduced players to the world of Pikachu, Charmander, and Bulbasaur, kicking off what became one of the biggest franchises in gaming history.

Meanwhile, Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm in 2020, especially during the pandemic, when millions of people turned to the relaxing, social game as an escape. Its success led to massive sales numbers, pushing it to become the best-selling game in the series and one of the biggest titles on the Nintendo Switch.

Given its continued popularity and occasional updates, Animal Crossing: New Horizons could soon pass Pokémon Gen 1. The game still attracts new players and remains a favorite among longtime fans. If it sells just a little more, it will take its place as one of Nintendo’s most successful games ever.

With such a tight race, it will be interesting to see if Animal Crossing: New Horizons can claim the title of Nintendo’s second best-selling game, just behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Fans of both games will be watching closely to see what happens next!

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