We now have the first sales data for Final Fantasy XVI, and the reported figures are quite impressive. According to the disclosed information, Square Enix’s new video game has surpassed 3 million copies sold worldwide. This milestone has been achieved during the game’s initial days in stores, although the specific timeframe has not been specified.
From the information provided, it is indicated that this figure includes both physical and digital sales of the game, encompassing various formats. With that being said, are the sales of Final Fantasy XVI good? For us, the answer is a resounding yes.
Although it will ultimately be up to Square Enix to assess the numbers – as they are the ones behind the production – a comparison with other games is enough to realize the impressive figures achieved. For instance, Final Fantasy VII Remake sold just half a million copies more during its first full week, taking into account that Cloud’s adventure was already familiar and there were over 100 million PS4 units sold.
Taking another comparison, God of War Ragnarok had the best launch in PlayStation Studios history, with 5.1 million copies sold during its first week. It’s worth noting that the game was released on both PlayStation 4, with a installed base of over 117 million consoles, and PlayStation 5, with around 30 million units sold. On the other hand, Final Fantasy XVI has achieved over 3 million sales, considering that it was released exclusively on PS5, a console with a little over 40 million devices sold.
Considering all these factors, there is no doubt that the game has performed well in terms of sales. It remains to be seen how it will sustain its momentum over time.
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