Bethesda Softworks’ open world action role-playing game, Fallout 4 has raked in over $750 million with 12 million units shipped worldwide on launch day.
The game is “generating record sales at retail outlets and via digital download for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.” The game’s collector’s edition, & Pip-Boy Edition, sold out within hours of its announcement availability.
“Major retailers have informed Bethesda of the tremendous consumer interest in Fallout 4 , with some noting it was the most pre-ordered game this year, Bethesda said in a statement.
In addition, the Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition was the fastest-selling collector’s edition of any game in history at leading retailers.
Following the release, Bethesda was advised that launch day sales at some of the leading retail chains were the largest of any game released this year.
Bethesda is now shipping more Fallout 4 units to retailers to meet ongoing market demand.”
The digital sales of the game are also breaking records. Fallout 4 became one of the most played game on Steam, surpassing the previous “record for concurrent play with over 470,000 Fallout players.”
The Fallout 4 companion app, Fallout Pip-Boy become the number one game on iTunes App Store. It also set the record as the most viewed game launch of 2015, according to Twitch.
“We’re extremely proud of Todd Howard, Game Director at Bethesda Game Studios, and his experienced team of developers for their talent and dedication in creating this extraordinary game, said Vlatko Andonov, President of Bethesda Softworks.
Fallout 4 is a masterpiece in game development and storytelling, providing fans hundreds of hours of fun as they explore and are challenged by this fascinating, beautifully crafted world.”
“A huge thanks to our fans that’ve made this all possible, said Todd Howard, Game Director on Fallout 4.
After four years of development, it’s not complete until our fans get to play it and make it their own. We can’t wait to hear about their adventures.”
Fallout 4 launched worldwide on November 10, 2015 for PC, PS4, & Xbox One.
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Source: Bethesda