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Less than a month since its release, Elden Ring has become one of the most talked-about games in the world. FromSoftware and BANDAI NAMCO announced today that Elden Ring sales numbers had reached 12 million units worldwide. It’s safe to say that the new franchise is off to a fantastic start and lives up to the hype. Elden Ring is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
The world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the development teams, and George R.R. Martin is fantastic and a joy to explore. Elden Ring truly feels like a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s a culmination of everything FromSoftware has been building since Demon’s Souls. Everything comes together to form an incredible game, one that is worthy of selling 12 million units and counting.
Words from the creators on the sales numbers
Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and CEO/Director of FromSoftware, had this to say about the achievement.
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. 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.
Yasuo Miyakawa, President and CEO of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. had this to say about Elden Ring sales numbers.
I would like to use this opportunity to give my thanks to all our fans who have brought Elden Ring into their gaming life. 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. Much effort was placed into creating Elden Ring in order to exceed the expectations of our fans worldwide. With a similar goal, 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.
What the future holds
Exactly what does Yasuo Miyakawa mean by expanding the brand beyond the game itself and into everyone’s daily life? Only time will tell. In any case, Elden Ring being referred to as a franchise has interesting implications.
Elden Ring is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and on PC.