The first figures returns from Elden Ring in recent days presaged something immense, but FromSoftware certainly did not expect such enthusiasm. In a statement shared overnight, the Japanese studio takes stock of the sales of its game, and to date, three weeks after the release of its game, 12 million copies have been sold worldwide. Same Hidetaka Miyazaki, the CEO of FromSoftware, but also game director on Elden Ring is surprised by such a welcome, he who strives to develop games for a certain audience, probably niche, but always more loyal. By opening the concept of Dark Souls with an open world, readjusting the difficulty somewhere, FromSoftware has therefore managed to reach a wider audience. This goes hand in hand with the fact that Elden Ring has been approached several times through beta play sessions which has increased its popularity. The fact that the game was available in 14 languages also undoubtedly helped to reach as many people as possible. FromSoftware states in its press release that of the 12 million games sold, more than one million sales were made on Japanese soil, a market that strongly appreciates the Souls formula. As a result, Hidetaka Miyazaki wanted to send a word to the players by thanking them:
It’s amazing how many people have played “Elden Ring”. I would like to express our sincere thanks to them on behalf of the entire development team. “Elden Ring” is based on a mythological story written by George RR Martin. We hope that players will take advantage of this great freedom of play, as they venture into its vast world, explore its many secrets and face its many threats. Thank you for your continued support.