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- Ghost of Yotei has sold so well that it has become Sony’s biggest first-party launch in Europe.
- This title was previously held by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in the region, but Yotei has surpassed it.
- The sequel’s sales have also matched the explosive opening of Ghost of Tsushima in the region.
After its predecessor broke records, Ghost of Yotei’s launch has still been a success. A lot of hype and inflated expectations surrounded the game’s development, but it has now received praise from multiple high-profile Japanese developers and players globally.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that Ghost of Yotei has already become Sony’s biggest first-party launch title in Europe since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s release. It achieved this milestone while boasting a much smaller budget than Insomniac’s entry.
Why it matters: Ghost of Yotei’s strong opening suggests that the sequel has been a stellar hit in Europe. Its sales have also kept up with the original’s pace.
A new report by The Game Business reveals that Ghost of Yotei was just shy of coming to first place in the GSD European charts, surpassed only by EA Sports FC 26. It is in the second spot both in terms of units sold and revenue for the week ending October 5.
Yotei’s opening sales have also aligned with the PS4 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. It’s worth remembering that Tsushima launched during the COVID period, which was a huge factor in driving sales for it and many other projects.
Ghost of Yotei was quick to sell 1 million copies worldwide soon after launch, even surpassing the impressive pace of the first game in the franchise. It remained a top seller across multiple countries despite the boycott by gamers because of several controversies.
On a side note, Ghost of Yotei maker Sucker Punch has already teased a future Ghost or Sly Cooper project as its next endeavor. It plans to stay a single-player company, unlike many other studios under the PlayStation umbrella.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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