Capcom's latest RPG sensation, Dragon's Dogma 2, has shattered records, selling over 2.5 million copies in just 11 days since its release on March 22, 2024, the company revealed on X. This impressive feat marks a major milestone for the franchise.
Despite initial controversies surrounding the game's launch, including concerns over 'silly' microtransactions and limited save slots, Dragon's Dogma 2 has intrigued players worldwide. The title's rapid success highlights its enduring popularity and the anticipation among fans for a sequel to the acclaimed original, released in 2012.
Dragon's Dogma Sales Top 10 Million Mark
Total franchise sales for Dragon's Dogma have now exceeded an impressive 10 million units, reflecting the series' continued appeal and widespread acclaim. Capcom, in a statement, expressed gratitude to the dedicated fanbase for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for the franchise.
Dragon's Dogma 2's sales performance has been particularly noteworthy on the PC platform, where it emerged as the biggest launch for a single-player Capcom game on Steam. With a peak concurrent player count of more than 200,000, the game has caught the attention of gamers worldwide, showcasing its broad appeal across different platforms.
(Photo : Image via Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam)
Dragon's Dogma 2 breaks records, selling 2.5M copies in 11 days post-launch. Capcom aims for DLC,acknowledging fanbase support in surpassing 10M franchise sales.
Capcom's Recent Success
Capcom's global promotional efforts have played a pivotal role in attracting both existing fans and newcomers to the series. Activities such as the launch of a free application for creating player avatars and collaborations with celebrities and athletes have contributed to the game's widespread success.
"Capcom carried out various global-facing promotional activities with the aim of attracting not only long-time fans of the series but newcomers as well, including the launch of a free application that let users create their player avatars prior to the game's release, as well as in-game pawns made in collaboration with celebrities in various countries and Japanese national athletes," Capcom said in a statement.
Comparing sales figures, Dragon's Dogma 2 has outpaced its predecessor by a significant margin. While the first game took a month to reach 1.05 million units sold after its release in May 2012, the sequel achieved over 2.5 million sales in just over a week, indicating a surge in demand and interest among players.
Looking ahead, Capcom is exploring the possibility of expanding Dragon's Dogma 2 with additional content through DLC. A recent survey sent to players sought feedback on potential extra content, hinting at future updates and expansions to further enhance the gaming experience.
In Other News
Blizzard has reportedly assured fans that, while the company does use machine learning, generative artificial intelligence is not used to create content for the studio's flagship game, World of Warcraft.
In an interview with IGN, Warcraft franchise director John Hight stated that the company has used machine learning to assist with tasks that people either cannot or are extremely time-consuming to complete, such as character armor fitting.
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