Diablo IV - Fastest Selling Blizzard Game of All Time

[Lumy]

Diablo IV - Fastest Selling Blizzard Game of All Time
Activision Blizzard has revealed that Diablo IV is their fastest selling game of all time! In just four days of early access, Diablo IV has achieved the "highest pre-launch unit sales ever on both console and PC", with players already logging over 93 million hours of gameplay.

Diablo^® IV, the highly anticipated new installment of the iconic Diablo series, is now live. Already, it is Blizzard Entertainment’s fastest-selling game of all time, with Blizzard’s highest pre-launch unit sales ever on both console and PC*. In the four days since early access started on June 1, Diablo IV has been played for 93 million hours, or over 10,000 years --- the equivalent playing 24 hours a day since the beginning of human civilization.

Diablo IV features cross-platform play and cross-progression on Windows^® PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation^®5, PlayStation^®4, plus up to four player co-op, including two player couch co-op on consoles.

“This is a moment years in the making for the Diablo IV team,” said Rod Fergusson, general manager of Diablo. “We’re extremely proud to offer players the richest story ever told in a Diablo game. Players have a range of choices, including personal character customization, equipping personalized skills for battling horrific demons, or collecting Legendary loot to support your playstyle while discovering new ones. Since the game was first announced in 2019, the support from millions of players around the world drove us toward this release of our dark vision of Sanctuary. Hail Lilith, Blessed Mother.”

“Our vision at Blizzard is to create legendary experiences for all to share, and Diablo IV is an incredible realization of that vision,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “With highly customizable gameplay, gripping storytelling, and plenty of options around how to engage with the world, this masterfully crafted expression of the Diablo universe is an outstanding example of what our talented development teams are capable of. Whether you’re a veteran of the series or diving into Sanctuary for the first time, we welcome players to the global launch of Diablo IV.”

Set 50 years after the events of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls^®, Diablo IV opens with the summoning of Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, back to the mortal realm of Sanctuary. The lands have become infested with horrific creatures, and only the bravest of souls will be able to stand against the threat of chaos. Players can customize their gameplay experience in directions that appeal to them, experimenting with skill trees to showcase complimenting spells and abilities as they fight to return Sanctuary to its citizens.

Diablo IV heralds an expansive overworld, which players can explore as their choice of five classes—the shapeshifting Druids, agile Rogues, elemental Sorcerer, brutal Barbarians, and ritualistic Necromancers. There is no golden path; players choose how they want to progress, whether it be pursuing Lilith with laser-focus or exploring the dark corners of each region, while building their skills. The land of Sanctuary is diverse with different biomes and demonic beasts, and players will test their mettle across five regions in over 120 dungeons and dozens of side-quests, all while confronting World Bosses and exorcising plagued Strongholds in a shared and cooperative open world.

But it doesn’t end there. After completing the main storyline, players can explore robust end-game activities to further their adventures and grow even more formidable in power. From the grueling and regularly occurring Helltide, to demonically challenging Nightmare Dungeons, there’s plenty of ways for players to utilize an updated Paragon Board system and continue customizing their adventures. Also featured is the Whispers of the Dead, which grant Legendary rewards for selected world bounties, and the Fields of Hatred, which offer designated grounds for battling other players and building PvP renown. Plus, players can remain embroiled in the happenings of Sanctuary with the regular release of Seasons and expansions, providing new gameplay features, questlines, characters, challenges, and Legendary loot.

[Gimlix]

So how many got exactly sold?

[Cynical Asshole]

So how many got exactly sold?

Over 9000.

[beanman12345]

So how many got exactly sold?

Since they staggered the release they probably won't give actual numbers for a few more days or a week or so my guess.

[Gadzilla]

Shame to see how people fooled by sellout marketing and buying this trash. Worst Diablo game. Maybe Immoral only can beat it.

[Orby]

So this is what it feels like to be a minority... Hope you all having fun though. I am trying to get through this Solesta expansion :P

[Usernameforforums]

So how many got exactly sold?

At least, hmm, 1

[McNeil]

Meanwhile I'm still waiting to see how much DF sold

[galvin]

If it wasn't huge they wouldn't of bragged about it. So i'm sure it's a good amount

[Kumorii]

Doesn't surprise me at all.

[Kandi]

Meh who cares once the hype is over it will be dead just like all the other games.

[Dracullus]

So how many got exactly sold?

On PC between 3.7M (Shadowlands, fastest selling Blizz game until now) and 4.7M (fastest sold PC game - Cyberpunk). No idea how many % bought D4 on consoles though.

[Malrune]

So how many got exactly sold?

Asmongold said it was a lot.

[ParanoiD84]

Game is alright so far but i have to say they have the best cinematics imo better then wow's but i do like the darker and gritty style. Sometimes i wish wow could have that too then i remember the pg13 rating so not going to happen.

Gonna link one here but there is some spoilers so be warned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQPLo0kzbc


MOD EDIT: Changed to link instead of embed. Be mindful of spoilers for people, please.

[Baraden]

Game is alright so far but i have to say they have the best cinematics imo better then wow's but i do like the darker and gritty style. Sometimes i wish wow could have that too then i remember the pg13 rating so not going to happen.

Gonna link one here but there is some spoilers so be warned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIQPLo0kzbc


MOD EDIT: Changed to link instead of embed. Be mindful of spoilers for people, please.

Well done linking it so people can see the thumbnail and title of the video you genius

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Meanwhile I'm still waiting to see how much DF sold

We won't ever know because it was the first time a WoW expact didn't outsell the previous

The fact it didn't even outsell Shadowlands and how often they've been emailing people free copies recently shows how dire sales must've been

[ParanoiD84]

Well done linking it so people can see the thumbnail and title of the video you genius

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We won't ever know because it was the first time a WoW expact didn't outsell the previous

The fact it didn't even outsell Shadowlands and how often they've been emailing people free copies recently shows how dire sales must've been

I mean you could already see inarius and lilith in much older trailers that is not the spoiler lol you will know it when you see it if you have been following the d4 story.

[javierdsv]

Good the game is good.
But they will find ways to ruin it, they always does.
Blizzard no longer knows how not to overly monetize everything they make.

[Yakut]

Shame to see how people fooled by sellout marketing and buying this trash. Worst Diablo game. Maybe Immoral only can beat it.

I'm not sure that's remotely true. Almost everyone in my friends list played Diablo 4 the moment the pre-release opened. The remainder bought it after it launched yesterday and have been playing it as well. I'd have expected to see a significant portion not doing so and that has not been the case.

Sure, what I have seen is anecdotal. But, it definitely doesn't match this clearly vitriol-based invective of yours.

[Lorgar Aurelian]

We won't ever know because it was the first time a WoW expact didn't outsell the previous

The fact it didn't even outsell Shadowlands and how often they've been emailing people free copies recently shows how dire sales must've been

It’s not the first expan to not outsell the previous that was mop, and shadowlands out sold every other expan so it not passing/matching shadowlands just means it could be above any other expan but below the all time high.

[Mustardisbad]

Meh who cares once the hype is over it will be dead just like all the other games.

Doubtful, Diablo 3 community was active for years after release and it was more monetized with the real money auction house.