Elden Ring, the highly acclaimed game, has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over 20 million copies worldwide, according to confirmation from publisher Bandai Namco. This impressive feat was accomplished in under a year, just a few days before its one-year anniversary on February 25. It is worth noting that the game achieved this figure without any additional story DLC or expansion packs released after its launch. In comparison, it took FromSoftware’s beloved 2016 title, Dark Souls 3, four years to reach 10 million copies sold, while Elden Ring doubled that achievement in just one year.
Bandai Namco expressed gratitude to all players in a prepared statement, stating that they will continue to develop new ways for fans to enjoy the world of ELDEN RING in the future. This milestone puts Elden Ring in close proximity to the reported sales figures of another popular game, God of War (2018), which has sold 23 million units as of November 2022. FromSoftware’s multi-platform release, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, managed to sell over five million copies by July 2020. In contrast, the acclaimed Bloodborne, exclusive to the PS4, sold just over 2 million copies by the end of 2015.
Elden Ring’s achievement demonstrates the continued success of single-player games in an industry that heavily emphasizes live service models with battle passes and in-game purchases. The game also stands out for its open-world design choices, which diverge from the prevalent approach pioneered by Ubisoft. Instead of inundating players with endless map icons, waypoints, and excessive handholding, Elden Ring prioritizes the joy of exploration.
The last reported sales figures for Elden Ring were in August when it reached 16 million copies sold. Since then, it likely received a boost during the Christmas season due to the buzz generated at The Game Awards.
As the one-year anniversary approaches, fans have been speculating about the possibility of Elden Ring DLC. During his acceptance speech at The Game Awards, director Hidetaka Miyazaki hinted at more content to come, stating, “As for Elden Ring, we have several more things we want to do.” Data miners, like Sekiro Dubi, have uncovered cut content that could potentially emerge as DLC, such as the Colosseum DLC, which enables PvP matches against other players. These arenas already existed in the main game but were initially inaccessible until the update was released.
FromSoftware has also confirmed the development of Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon, a game where mecha robots battle for control of a mysterious energy source in a dystopian post-apocalyptic world. Directed by Masaru Yamamura, the designer of Sekiro, this upcoming game allows players to customize and pilot their own robots in fast-paced missions.
Elden Ring is available on various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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