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PlayStation introduced at the moment on Twitter that its latest launch God of Warfare Ragnarök is its fastest-selling first-party recreation. On the time of this writing, it’s bought 5.1 million copies inside the first week of its launch. It additionally set a file for gross sales for the God of Warfare franchise.
The sport launched on November 9 for each PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. One of many likeliest causes Ragnarok bought so properly is that it’s not unique to the PlayStation 5. Whereas gross sales of that console are up, it’s nonetheless not as extensively distributed as its predecessor, given the years of provide chain points. Sony has not but given specifics on the gross sales by console.
A earlier holder of the title was The Final of Us Half II. It bought 4 million models in its launch weekend, and remains to be the fastest-selling PS4-exclusive title. Sony’s earlier God of Warfare title in 2018 itself briefly held the title, promoting 3.1 million inside its first three days, earlier than it was crushed by Spider-Man, which bought 3.3 million.
Ragnarok can also be up for a number of awards on the upcoming Recreation Awards present, together with Recreation of the Yr. Its two lead actors, Christopher Decide and Sunny Suljic, are each nominated for finest efficiency.
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