Heisenberg007
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Seems like a great start, which will continue as more and more people get hands on a PS5.
Also, I had to ...
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Final Fantasy 16 UK physical sales beat Diablo 4's and Dead Island 2's
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Seems like a great start, which will continue as more and more people get hands on a PS5.
Also, I had to ...
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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
FYI this is the boxed figure tweet he is referencing there.
But it doesn't include digital, obviously.
But it doesn't include digital, obviously.
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DonJorginho
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Find it hilarious how this whole conspiracy theory started from that awful "journalist/insider" Imran Khan who is notorious for getting nothing right.
But because it was anti Sony (not picking sides here, if it was an anti Xbox argument, Sony fans would've done the same), warriors on the internet went wild with it.
But because it was anti Sony (not picking sides here, if it was an anti Xbox argument, Sony fans would've done the same), warriors on the internet went wild with it.
RoboFu
One of the green rats
FFXVI - 'Fantasy'
Seems like a great start, which will continue as more and more people get hands on a PS5.
Also, I had to ...
It was lower than 15 on ps4 which was also on two consoles.
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Multi-platform release. This one launched only on a PS5. Also, digital now is way bigger than it used to be back then.It was lower than 15 on ps4 which was also on two consoles.
RoboFu
One of the green rats
Excuses excuses, 80% of FF15 sales were on ps4 in uk
John Wick
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Let's wait for the digital figures before we make assumptions.
100% of FF16 sales will be on PS5.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
How are those excuses?
I stated facts:
- This is a PS5 only release (less platforms; less dev costs)
- Digital is now bigger than it used to be.
It seems like you want to convince yourself that FF16 is now suddenly a flop lmao.
Antwix
Member
Likewise it seems like you want to convince yourself that it's some smashing success. Like others said, more data will paint a more accurate picture.How are those excuses?
I stated facts:
- This is a PS5 only release (less platforms; less dev costs)
- Digital is now bigger than it used to be.
It seems like you want to convince yourself that FF16 is now suddenly a flop lmao.
Diablo 4 was on 4 consoles and FF16 beat Diablo 4. What does that say?It was lower than 15 on ps4 which was also on two consoles.
Woopah
Member
I don't think we can use these boxed sales as proof for or against what Imran said.
That you need the digital results of Diablo 4 and those of FFXVI to draw conclusions but, apparently, that doesn't matter to open threads like this...
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
When did I decline that notion? of course, the more data we get the better picture we'll have.
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That is an impressive feat and points out to a huge success. If further data invalidates this, then so be it. But as of now, it seems like a resounding success so far.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Imran actually gets lots of things right.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
It would be a crime if this became true. There's less than a 1% chance this becomes true.
yazenov
Member
It's also a $70 game, so revenue will be much higher than the previous game. They don't need to sell the same, unless you are tracking units to units only.How are those excuses?
I stated facts:
- This is a PS5 only release (less platforms; less dev costs)
- Digital is now bigger than it used to be.
It seems like you want to convince yourself that FF16 is now suddenly a flop lmao.
Chukhopops
Member
Interestingly the game was discounted almost 20%* and bundled with some goodies day 1 in my supermarket, not the best sign of confidence.
Also I didn’t expect it to be below Jedi Survivor launch week, woah.
*17.5% to be completely accurate
Also I didn’t expect it to be below Jedi Survivor launch week, woah.
*17.5% to be completely accurate
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RoboFu
One of the green rats
Diablo 4 sucks to
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
Great game, hope it’s a success for Squar so they don’t stop making em.
I did my part.
I did my part.
hemo memo
Gold Member
They were panicked because they couldn’t keep up with how fast the game is selling.
Gobjuduck
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pleaseinsertdisctwo
Member
Don’t be delusional.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
You certainly don’t believe in the subtle approach when it comes to these warz.
Not a fair comparison vs Star Wars. It’s a much bigger franchise/IP, and was a multiplatform release.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
You're expecting an honest response from the fearmongerer?
As awesome as XVI is and has been impressing so many (and performing well on sales charts)...c'mon, even I would say it's not going to outsell Starfield.
Though I think lifetime sales will be closer than some want to admit. Sticking to 14-15 million max for Starfield (without PS & Nintendo ports), and that could go lower if PC Game Pass is a popular method for people accessing the game on that platform.
Meanwhile I think FF XVI lifetime will probably tap out around 11 - 12 million including PC (and I don't expect that version to launch until at least Summer 2024), though they could hit 13 million. Majority of those would obviously be on PS5 though.
He wasn't implying it would? Talk about a dumb flex :/
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PaintTinJr
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But 15 was also cheaper as it predated the £70 games, and with lower inflation in economies would have been getting picked up for somewhere in the £45-60 range online.It was lower than 15 on ps4 which was also on two consoles.
I haven't pulled the trigger on the FF16 because I don't like to pay more than £50 for games unless I've been waiting for them specifically and followed the development. I know I'm going to love this game, but want to see where the price lands when the £70 FOMO price wears off.
gow3isben
Member
Because of Gamepass this is unironically true
RoboFu
One of the green rats
Not physical in the Uk apparently
Why you guys going off topic because I called you on ff15 s uk sales vs ff16
Wesleyalucard
Member
I saw some people predicting that this game would outsell fucking god of war lol
Physiognomonics
Member
Diablo 4 should be a digital heavy game though. But lower than RE4 is not great as RE4 was only a remake and this is supposed to be a fully fledged FF title.
Madflavor
Member
I love the game but this really doesn't mean anything. Wait until actual sales figures are released by Square. It took 11 days after FFVII:R's release before Square announced it sold 3.5 million. If we don't hear anything within a couple of weeks, then it's probably a safe assumption it sold less than FFVII:R
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Also there's this...
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It already did in physical sales which is kind of impressive to be honest, or perhaps bad for Diablo 4.
I would imagine Diablo got a lot of digital sales on the 5th platform (PC) though so you'd be right that it probably has no chance overall.
Disco Dave
Member
I was going to say this. Gamepass will cannibalise sales.
Unknown?
Member
There's nothing to suggest that or otherwise though.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
I heard reading is hard, but you've proven it.Not physical in the Uk apparently
Why you guys going off topic because I called you on ff15 s uk sales vs ff16
You said "Diablo 4 sucks". I shared how Diablo 4 is breaking records for ABK, which means people like it and it's selling gangbusters.
Now you're back to FF15.
Weird, man. You really need help.
LordOcidax
Member
Is that a good measure?? I mean D4 was on gamepass…
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Anybody who thought this game wouldn't sell well is a moron. Pre-release opinions were overwhelmingly favorable and it looked like the best FF game since FF XII.
In physical sales, in the UK. That's pretty specific. The majority of Diablo's playerbase is also on PC.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
er .. no ?
Solidus_T
Member
What? No, it is not on any subscription service.
Yeah, I mentioned that in the post you quoted.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
It's not on Game Pass or any other subscription service.
Do you think now it's a good measure?
Pallas
Member
Nice but this really doesn’t tell us anything. It’s already been shown that physical sales are pretty abysmal in the UK across the board and only make up a fraction. Not saying the game flopped because it’s obvious it hadn’t but saying this is the evidence why isn’t a gotcha moment like you presented it as OP.
I mean I’m not an expert on stuff he gets right and wrong but he was pretty spot on about Sony trying to grab Starfield (timed or full exclusivity) before Microsoft purchased Zenimax. He could have been right on this too, I think it’s just dumb console war fodder to fuel warriors, unfortunately.
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