FromSoftware reveals updated sales numbers for Elden Ring

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  • Elden Ring has sold 28.6 million copies so far, with the recent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC increasing interest in the title.
  • This is an increase of 3.6 million compared to the previous update in June, with the latest data recorded in September, meaning that the game and its expansion could have sold even more in the final months of 2024.



Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has shed some light on the action RPG's latest sales figures, which amount to over 28 million copies sold. From release in 2022, Elden Ring has already received a much appreciated DLC, The shadow of the Erdtreewith another game set in its universe coming in the near future.

In its launch year, Elden Ringwhich chronicles the adventures of the Tarnish in the mystical world of Middle Lands, has generated significant revenue and garnered numerous major accolades, including winning numerous Game of the Year awards. In June 2024, it is highly anticipated The shadow of the Erdtree The expansion received widespread acclaim and further increased sales of the base game, rekindling players' interest in the fantasy title. Most recently, at The Game Awards 2024, FromSoftware revealed yet another Elden Ring universe game: a spin-off titled Elden Ring: Night Realm– give fans more to get excited about. Around the same time, the Japanese studio also provided updates on the original game's sales, offering a glimpse into its continued popularity.


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On December 13, FromSoftware revealed it Elden RingThe latest sales numbers of have reached 28.6 million units sold, as of September 2024. This follows Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice the developer's announcement in mid-June that the 2022 game had sold 25 million copies by then. In other words, this means this Elden Ring moved 3.6 million more copies in a period of about three months, thanks to The shadow of the Erdtreeit's a strong demonstration. Indeed, the glittering success of Elden Ring's DLC also earned numerous nominations at the 2024 Game Awards, including the Game of the Year category which was previously off-limits to non-indie titles.


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The updated sales data gives a glimpse into the continued interest in Elden Ringeven over two years after launch. Fortunately, for FromSoftware, this positive trend looks set to grow further as fans get ever closer to the release of Elden Ring: Night Kingdomwhich is the first Elden Ring project that will not be directed by studio head Hidetaka Miyazaki. The reins of the spin-off game, scheduled for release in 2025, are instead in the hands of director Junya Ishizaki, which suggests that fans may be seeing a new approach for the IP.

In particular, Elden Ring: Night RealmThis is the key point of difference compared to the previous one Elden Ring it has already been revealed that the titles are its cooperative nature of survival. Ishizaki also previously spoke about how Nocturnal kingdom it won't be similar to live service games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguedespite it being an online multiplayer title. While anticipation for the game has started to build after the big reveal, whether it's the new spin-on Elden RingThe world of is enjoying similar success to previous FromSoftware titles, no one knows that right now.

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