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From Software has just revealed that Elden Ring has surpassed 30 million copies in sales worldwide since its 2022 debut. This achievement places it among the ranks of legendary titles such as Borderlands 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Diablo 3.
The game first hit the shelves on February 25, 2022, and later delighted fans with the major DLC expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, released on June 21. Since the launch, 30 million gamers on both PC and consoles have ventured into The Lands Between. It’s particularly remarkable, given the game’s notoriously tough reputation—players embraced the challenge head-on.
Commercially and critically, Elden Ring has received substantial acclaim. Both the original release and the DLC garnered positive reviews, with the shift from the Dark Souls series to an open-world format winning over casual gamers and critics alike. While maintaining the trademark difficulty of Dark Souls, the game did implement some nerfs and balance tweaks over time to ease the experience slightly.
What does this 30 million milestone mean for From Software’s future plans? While it’s hard to predict, it’s clear they understand their game remains a fan favorite. The upcoming launch of Elden Ring Nightreign, a spin-off cooperative game that utilizes much of the original’s world and assets, shows they’re keen to explore new angles. It’s not far-fetched to anticipate they’ll continue to explore this successful genre.
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