Some recent intformation has revealed that
Pokémon Sword and
Pokémon Shield have had a pretty great launch in the United Kingdom, managing even to beat out Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment's recently released
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
According to the UK charts,
Pokémon Sword alone has already managed to take the number 1 spot, while
Pokémon Shield is currently sitting in 3rd position. What's even more interesting, is that
Pokémon Sword & Shield: Dual Edition has also managed to make the top 10; currently at number 7.
It is worth mentioning, however, that the chart only amounts to boxed copies of
Pokémon Sword,
Pokémon Shield, and
Pokémon Sword & Shield: Dual Edition. If we consider this as a
Pokémon series launch instead of counting all three of the available editions, this is still an undeniable win for the series and The Pokémon Company.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be set in Galar, an expansive region with many environments—idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forests, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. The people and Pokémon live together in this region, and they’ve worked together to develop the industries here.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are currently available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.