the-pi-guy
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http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2017..._series_lifetime_sales_top_41_7_million_units
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Uncharted series 41.7 million sales
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blackjon24
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aha love this series to death but are those numbers accurate? Seems insanely high
Insane Metal
Member
What the fuck?
Dargor
Member
The article says the numbers were given by Sony, so there is no way for it to be more accurate than that.
OP: Congratulations, some of the best games I have ever played.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Well deserved.
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
I don't doubt the source I'm just surprised at the popularity. A primarily single player focused game over another renowned for its online multiplayer? I suppose the larger PlayStation base makes up for it
Great news anyway
Ah, I see it counts the Nathan drake collection. That'll bump things up as well
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
Just always assumed gears was the bigger franchise. Thought it would have bigger pull, anyway. And yeah, I've heard good things about the uncharted multiplayer.
We're not seeing either franchise go anywhere
michaelius
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nowhat
Member
Something under 4 million, yeah? That is discouraging. Barring tremendous success elsewhere in the Xbox division and a serious growth in install base, I don't see the series returning to its gears 3 sales, but it can be quite comfortable where it is.
Good points. But I look at the money to be made and I think it's not unlikely that it will continue in some form.
I mean even until fairly recently there was talk of that uncharted movie project. Someone somewhere in Sony is desperate to keep it alive
I am glad for ND. Uncharted 4 despite some minor mechanic related issues (for me) felt less like a product that does things by the numbers and far more than a labour of love whilst iterating on certain narrative aspects for the better. In addition, and I mince no words, UC4 was by far felt like an adventure for grown ups with interpersonal relationship dynamics feeling natural.
There are games, and then there are works such as KoTOR II, The Witcher series, Uncharted 4 which pushes the medium a bit farther into mainstream where they are seen standing toe to toe with other works from other mediums.
Anyway, this also makes me wonder how many copies TLoU has sold.
There are games, and then there are works such as KoTOR II, The Witcher series, Uncharted 4 which pushes the medium a bit farther into mainstream where they are seen standing toe to toe with other works from other mediums.
Anyway, this also makes me wonder how many copies TLoU has sold.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
the-pi-guy
Member
Bundles and remasters help a lot, I am sure.
Plus the series has been consistently popular ever since the second title.
Plus the series has been consistently popular ever since the second title.
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
Not really surprising. 4 mainline games, one rerelease, and one spin off.
thelastword
Banned
Great, What's the individual breakdown. I know UC3 was a sales juggernaut. How has UC4 fared?
baxter2231
Member
And a Vita game,which was better than 4 imo. Gyro aiming ftw
Unknown?
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If it didnt it would be the first game not to.
gustave154
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8.7 million in 2016. It was a sales juggernaut for sure.
zackmorris
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Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Yeah and they sold the franchise, made buckets of money, and moved on.
The Gears franchise was the first time I went from being a fan, enjoying the plot and the gameplay, and then seeing what money and business does. I don't think ND would sell the franchise, but the mindset still remains.
Sure Gears of War still has someone who worked on it. It was still sold. The creative talent and the hype are all new.
I was watching a video on Gears 4 eastereggs and they talked about how some people grew up playing the original games. I've gamed for 25+ years and I can't say I grew up with it. It did a have a huge marketing impact on how I view games. There are memories that aren't really that impactful in 2017. Uncharted has always impressed me, but it's easy to see the industry move on.
I don't know how I'll feel about Drake in say 10 years.
Tetris was never bundled
Melchiah
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amdb00mer
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And digital as well. I bought all 3 individually on the PS3 and then bought the collection on the PS4 as well.
Unknown?
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That wasnt what I was saying. I am saying when you look at every high selling game figure they all include bundle sells if they were bundled. Halo 3, Gran Turismo 3, etc.
CloudStrife_ca
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One of my fav series! almost passed it up altogether but got Drake's Fortune when it went greatest hits back on the PS3 around the time Uncharted 2 came out. Steam rolled through the first game, loving every second of it and went back and bought Uncharted 2 right after finishing the first game.
I just found a copy of Uncharted: Lost Legacy for cheap, so I grabbed that too. Amazing series!
I just found a copy of Uncharted: Lost Legacy for cheap, so I grabbed that too. Amazing series!
marcincz
Member
Probably yes. 2 years ago it was over 75 mln sold games.
rokkerkory
Member
And it deserves every single sale... although I prefer the oldest games more.
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thelastword
Banned
Oh my, so it should hit 10 million and more easily with the influx of PS4 users this holiday...I Imagine Lost Legacy should pull in some really good numbers when all is said and done too....maybe 6-7 million for a non-numbered/side adventure UC by next year???
Personally, i think ND's biggest game is before them in TLOU2....but congrats to them on an amazing series.....UC1 still has a special place for me and is my favourite....
Blueingreen
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Gears fell off years ago, you say renowned for its multiplayer when the last time I checked Gears 4 wasnt even in the top 10 XBL most played games as with Halo, it's absolutely bonkers how much hype these games have lost this decade, imagine travelling back to 2007 and having to explain that.