The latest entry in the Saints Row franchise was released last week. Developer Volition boasts a brand new direction for the franchise, and it seems like the UK has taken a liking to the recent release.
Despite the game receiving mediocre reviews, the Saints Row reboot has been selling well in the UK. This information comes from gamesindustry.biz and has some good news for fans of the new title. Saints Row 2022 has become the UK’s best-selling boxed game for the last week.
It is no surprise that Saints Row 2022 has been hit-or-miss for fans. Several gameplay videos were leaked before release, and many fans did not have positive things to say about the title. Despite the criticism, the game has managed to sell well in its first week.
The game has also shattered sales records compared to Volition’s last title. Agents of Mayhem was released in 2017, and the game was a spin-off of the Saints Row franchise. According to the report, Saints Row has sold five times as many copies as Agents of Mayhem’s first week.
The title also ended Horizon Forbidden West’s victory streak. Sony’s first party game was the best-selling boxed game in the UK for the last three weeks. As stated earlier, Saints Row holds this title now.
Impressively, Volition’s latest game has also surpassed various Nintendo titles. Games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus have trailed behind Saints Row in the UK. These games are much older than Saints Row, but the developers will likely be pleased with this success.
The latest entry in the Saints Row franchise tries to set itself apart from the previous titles. Developer Volition has attempted to bring a fresh take on the classic fast-paced, action gameplay. While the reviews would have you believe that this new style is not a great direction for the franchise, the UK sales numbers paint a different picture.
Much of the impressive sales numbers could be attributed to the launch hype, and it will be interesting to see what happens next. Saints Row has held it against many big franchises, but it remains to be seen if the game can keep up this momentum.
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