Pokemon Sun and Moon demo breaks download records!

Nintendo launched a free demo for Pokemon Sun/Moon earlier, on October 18. Initially, there were problems, when almost all of the Pokedex seemed to be leaked online. However, it has turned out brilliantly for Nintendo. The free demo has garnered more than 3.5 million downloads in just a week, an impressive feat for any games to achieve. It shows how popular the franchise still is, and high anticipation for the game. This game is the most anticipated game on the 3DS.

One contributing factor to the surge of interest may be because of Pokemon Go. Pokemon Sun and Moon are the first games in the franchise to be released after the hype and record-breaking release Pokemon Go has achieved. Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima admitted that Pokemon Go has created the perfect momentum for the release of this next installment of the franchise. More people are now interested in the world of Pokemon, and they are eager to learn more about it. In its newest earnings report, Nintendo has stated that Pokemon Go has helped increased sales of previous Pokemon games, as well as the 3DS.

This free demo is cited to have the fastest start for any demo in the history of 3DS system. Furthermore, Nintendo also announced that this Pokemon Sun and Moon demo s the best pre-selling game in the history of Nintendo. It is also he most downloaded demo on the 3DS eShop in Nintendo history. The pre-orders for the game has also surpassed the previous releases, Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. With so many records broken, it is understandable that demand and anticipation for this game is very high.

Pokemon Sun and Moon demo: Anticipation is high for the main game

In a short time, the demo for Pokemon Sun/Moon has achieved so much. Although Pokemon Go also takes credit for helping, it shows that people are eagerly waiting for this game. The game is slated to be released on November 18, exclusively on 3DS. Are you looking forward to this new Pokemon installment?