Fire Emblem Fates sets a new record in the US

Nintendo’s Scott Moffit chalks the strong launch numbers to Fire Emblem’s increasing appeal among fans and critics. According to Nintendo, sales for all three releases of Fates (Birthright, Conquest, and the ultra rare Special Edition) managed to hit a combined total of over 300,000 units across three days.

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Fire Emblem Fates sales topped more than 300,000 combined units in the USA during its debut weekend, making it the fastest-selling game in the series. Nintendo did not provide an exact sales breakdown for all Fates releases, but was willing to reveal that Birthright was the top selling version with Conquest “coming close behind”.

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