Pokemon Legends: Arceus has lived up to the fans' expectations and has provided a unique gameplay experience unlike previous titles inside this franchise. Whether it be the Legends of Zelda-like graphics aesthetics or a 3D world to explore, there are many new elements that have made the game more enjoyable for both beginners and veteran alike. And the sales figures in its release month proves it all.

Since its debut, Pokemon Legends: Arceus achieved massive success within just the first few weeks. As one of the most anticipated games of early 2022, it has taken the top spot in the most selling video game title of January in the US. It has even overtaken popular franchises like Call of Duty: Vanguard, Monster Hunter Rise, NFL, etc.

This statistical report was published by The NPD Group where they have shown the list January 2022 Top 20 Games Ranks according to the USD sales. Pokemon Legends: Arceus holds first place even though it has been released just recently. Following Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Call of Duty: Vanguard is at the second spot and Monster Hunter Rise at the third place. Other notable mentions on this list are God of War, Fifa 22, Mario Kart, Marvel’s Spiderman, Mile Morales, etc.

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus marks a new direction for the Pokémon series, foregoing the traditional catching and battling system that’s remained true to the series for 26 years. As we have discussed earlier, Pokemon Legends: Arceus tries out something new like a semi-open world where players can explore different regions and catch Pokemons. The graphics, gameplay, and map design may strike as similar to another popular Nintendo title The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. 

In this game, rather than progressing into the future, players explore the Hisui region, which was the past name of the Sinnoh region. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is on track to become one of the highest-grossing games in the franchise’s history. If you are interested to get your hands on this game, you can order a physical copy of the game or buy it digitally at the Nintendo eShop.