According to a press release from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, Elden Ring sold more than one million copies in Japan alone and over 12 million worldwide as of March 14, 2022. These numbers are “derived from distribution figures of the package version and sales figures of the downloadable versions.”
The new Soulslike game developed by FromSoftware is creating a big hype among gamers. Even before it was published, the game has acquired a legendary reputation based on a lengthy stretch of silence and several delays. If you want to learn more about the game’s scores and reviews visit our article. If you are not sure your PC is capable of running the game, system requirements and best settings are here. If you are willing to purchase the game, visit Steam. We’ve also prepared a guide explaining everything you need to know about character creation.
FromSoftware President and CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki said the following after Elden Ring sold this well:
“I’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the entire development team. 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.”
Bandai Namco’s President and CEO Yasuo Miyakawa also shared his sentiments with joy that Elden Ring sold 12 million copies, stating that the brand new IP is just getting started:
“Much effort was placed into creating ELDEN RING so that we could exceed the expectations of our fans worldwide. In like manner, we will continue our efforts in expanding the brand beyond the game itself, and into everyone’s daily life. We will continue to create enjoyment and fulfillment through entertainment so that we can come closer and connect to our fans around the world.”
Elden Ring sold 12 million copies: How does it compare?
In a similar vein, during the same period, two million copies of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – FromSoftware’s previous game – were sold. Bloodborne, which was restricted to the PS4 platform at the time of release, sold over 1 million copies in less than two weeks after its launch in 2015. In 2015, Dark Souls with the Artorias of the Abyss expansion and Dark Souls II had sold over eight million copies worldwide. Dark Souls 2 was released on March 11, 2014.
Bandai Namco’s fastest-selling game in history has been Dark Souls 3, which sold over three million copies within a month of its worldwide debut in April 2016.
