Since its launch in 2022, From Software’s Elden Ring has reached a remarkable milestone, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. This achievement aligns it with some of the best-selling games ever, standing alongside legends like Borderlands 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Diablo 3.
The game hit the shelves on February 25, 2022, and later expanded with the major DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, released on June 21. In the span of that time, a staggering 30 million players on both PC and consoles have ventured into the mysterious realm of The Lands Between. It’s particularly impressive given the game’s notorious difficulty—players were aware of the challenges and still eagerly accepted the gauntlet!
Commercially and critically, Elden Ring has certainly struck a chord. Both the base game and its DLC received glowing reviews. Transitioning from the Dark Souls series to an open-world format seemed to resonate well with gamers and critics alike. While the game retained the signature difficulty of Dark Souls, tweaks and balance changes were introduced over time to slightly ease the experience.
What can From Software do with this 30 million sales figure? The possibilities are endless. The company undoubtedly recognizes Elden Ring as a cherished title in its portfolio. Looking ahead, the spinoff cooperative game, Elden Ring Nightreign, is on the horizon, utilizing much of the original’s world and assets but offering a fresh twist. It’s not far-fetched to predict that From Software will continue to explore and innovate within this successful genre.
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