Powering Up the Sales of the Decade: Elden Ring Chases Dark Souls’ Throne
The Elden Ring’s Sales Figures Keep Surging: A New Record for From Software?
In February 2022, From Software launched Elden Ring, and the game quickly captured the hearts of players worldwide. The game’s massive success wasn’t a surprise, as it was expected to be a hit. But just how massive has been the game’s impact? Let’s take a closer look at the numbers.
A Record-Breaking Achievement?
As of September 2024, Elden Ring has sold a staggering 28.6 million copies worldwide. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that the game has only been out for a little over two years. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion, released in 2024, undoubtedly contributed to these numbers.
Comparison to Dark Souls
It’s interesting to note that the Dark Souls series, another popular franchise from From Software, sold around 27 million copies combined before Elden Ring’s release. Some observers believed that Elden Ring had already surpassed Dark Souls’ all-time sales figures. However, that was premature. The Dark Souls games now have more than 37 million copies to their name, leaving Elden Ring with a ways to go before catching up.
Elden Ring and Dark Souls: The Distance Between Them
While Elden Ring has made significant progress, there’s still a sizeable gap between it and Dark Souls. However, the game’s popularity and its recent price drops for Black Friday might have helped narrow this gap. Bandai Namco hasn’t shared the updated numbers, but it’s clear that Elden Ring remains a strong and popular franchise.
What’s Next for Elden Ring?
From Software doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to create a sequel, and instead, the studio is focusing on other projects. The recently announced co-op game, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is expected to debut in 2025. Although Nightreign won’t feature cross-play, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players can sign up for a network test starting early next year.
Main Points:
• Elden Ring has sold 28.6 million copies worldwide as of September 2024.
• The Dark Souls series has sold over 37 million copies combined.
• Elden Ring still has a way to go before catching up with Dark Souls’ sales figures.
• From Software is focusing on other projects, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op game set to debut in 2025.
• Nightreign won’t have cross-play, but players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can sign up for a network test starting early 2025.
