Elden Ring is officially Europe’s biggest new IP in six years since Ubisoft’s The Division from 2016. According to recent market data.
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As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, according to the latest GSD market report, Elden Ring is also the biggest game launch since Call of Duty: Vanguard from November 2021.
According to the data, FromSoftware’s latest hit also sold best on PC, consisting of 44% of sales. On consoles, PS5 sold 27%, Xbox sold 16% and finally, PS4 with 13%.
Furthermore, a recent press release from Bandai Namco reveals that Elden Ring has also sold 12 million units worldwide. This should come as little surprise because just by looking at my console friends list, it’s full of friends venturing into the Lands Between.
“It’s astonishing to see just how many people have been playing Elden Ring. I’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the entire development team,” said Hidetaka Miyazaki, President, and CEO of FromSoftware.
“Elden Ring is based on a mythological story written by George R. R. Martin. We hope players enjoy a high level of freedom when adventuring through its vast world, exploring its many secrets, and facing up to its many threats. Thank you for your continued support.”
Thank you!
“I would like to use this opportunity to give my thanks to all our fans who have brought Elden Ring into their gaming life,” said Yasuo Miyakawa, President and CEO of Bandai Namco.
“I am very proud to have been involved in bringing such a wonderful and fantastic game to life with FromSoftware, under the guidance of Director Miyazaki, and with George R. R. Martin.”
In our review of Elden Ring, we said: “If Dark Souls was the earthquake, Elden Ring is the aftershock. In a sense, it’s more of a love letter to the Soulsborne fanbase, incorporating dramatic fragments of each past game into a single product that is rewarding and fulfilling. While not perfect, I believe that FromSoftware has followed through on the hype surrounding this game and been able to create something truly mesmerising.”
Are you one of the millions that have picked up FromSoftware’s latest hit? Let us know across our social media channels. Elden Ring is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
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