Did Elden Ring Outsell Horizon Forbidden West? A Deep Dive into the Sales Numbers
The gaming community is often enthralled by the topic of sales figures and revenue, and recent statistics have sparked a renewed debate regarding the commercial performance of Elden Ring versus Horizon Forbidden West. Both titles have garnered significant attention for their innovative gameplay and breathtaking graphics, but have their respective sales numbers played out differently?
Early Returns Suggest Elden Ring Edges Out Horizon
In the first three weeks after its release, Elden Ring sold 20.5 million units, as reported by Gematsu, while Horizon Forbidden West shifted around 17 million units during the same timeframe (TechSpot). At a surface level, it would seem that Elden Ring is holding its own and then some, but further exploration into the sales patterns is needed to gain a better understanding of the trends and statistics.
Densified Maps and Explorative Playstyle Contribute to Elden Ring’s Edge
Elden Ring, as an action-adventure RPG, boasts an vast and interconnected world. By condensing the scale, Elden Ring created an expertly crafted "living breathing" world for its characters, allowing exploration of previously unknown areas that became hubs for various experiences within the game. Its emphasis on explorative freedom and interactivity has fueled significant word-of-mouth popularity, attracting a sizeable fan base in no small part due to these very aspects
As stated by IGN [article], both Zero Dawn and Forbidden West hold open-world elements with breathtaking maps. However, since exploring in Elden Ring yields new experiences from new items or hidden surprises. For players, even once all the narrative progression milestones** have been fulfilled and completed, you know a good chunk left.
Elden Ring still outsold Horizon.
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