Popular shortly after its release, Elden Ring came up with a new record. Game makers announced that Elden Ring broke a sales record in the past weeks.
Elden Ring, which was released on February 25th, was well received by gamers and critics. Many players stated that they liked Elden Ring in general, although there were some errors in the game.
Elden Ring is on the agenda with its sales record
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have issued a joint press release. It is stated that Elden Ring has sold more than 1 million copies in Japan alone as of March 14, 2022.
Announcing that 12 million copies were sold worldwide in about 2.5 weeks, the team underlined that the number includes both box and online purchases. Hideta Miyazaki, President and CEO of FromSoftware, said, “On behalf of the entire development team, I would like to express my sincere thanks. Elden Ring is based on a mythological story written by George RR Martin. We want players to enjoy a high level of freedom as they adventure through the world of Elden Ring. Thanks again to everyone who supported.” made statements.
Yasuo Miyakawa, President and CEO of Bandai Namco, said, “A lot of work has been put into Elden Ring to meet the expectations of our fans around the world. Similarly, we will continue to take the brand beyond the game. We will work tirelessly to be closer and communicate with our fans around the world.” said.
Developed by FromSoftware, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice reached 2 million sales in 10 days. Bloodborne, which was released only on PlayStation 4, was sold over 1 million in two weeks in 2015. Dark Souls 3 became the fastest-selling game in Bandai Namco’s history, selling over three million copies nearly a month after its worldwide release in April 2016.
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