Despite performance issues, the new Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet combo for Nintendo Switch has surpassed 10 million in sales since launching on November 18. This makes it, according to Nintendo, "the highest global sales level for any software on any Nintendo platform within the first three days". Impressive.

It's not hard to understand why it has been an absolute smash hit, it takes the beloved Pokémon formula and places that in an open-world setup where you can tackle goals in any order you see fit.



And there's multiplayer too.

Players embark on a new style of Pokémon journey, freely exploring at their own pace and tackling multiple main story paths in any order. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet also offer expanded multiplayer modes, allowing up to four players to travel across the land together. Along with series staples, such as trading and battling Pokémon, players can also explore the various locations of the region together with other players. Whether trading, battling, joining Tera Raid Battles or just having a relaxing picnic, players are sure to make some memorable experiences with their friends and family in local wireless or online multiplayer.

With the success of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet here's hoping Nintendo addresses performance and technical issues soon, as outside of that impressions, fan feedback, and reviews have been positive.