SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE Has Managed To Sell More Than 2 Million Copies In Just 10 Days

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 22nd and already is an outstanding success. After receiving great reviews (currently sitting at a near-perfect 90% score on Metacritic), From Software's latest Souls-like title sold more than 2 million copies in less than 10 days.

Considering that Activision is the hit video game's publisher, there's no denying that it's a major win for both teams. “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has brought something very special and unique to Activision’s portfolio of games. It’s been an honor to work with FromSoftware to help introduce a brand-new franchise to gamers around the world,” said Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Activision Michelle Fonseca in the press release. “The fans have made Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice one of the most incredible game launches of 2019 thus far. The game has performed well on all platforms including PC and we’re excited by the continued support from gamers and critics alike. It has been gratifying to see the enjoyment from fans when they overcome each challenge.”

Putting things into perspective, Dark Souls sold 2.37 million copies in one and a half years, Dark Souls 2 sold 2.5 million copies in its launch year, while Dark Souls 3 sold 3 million copies in less than 3 months. The studio's recent new IP, the PS4-exclusive Bloodborne, sold one million units in about two weeks.

Shadows Die Twice takes place is the world of late 1500s Sengoku Japan, a period of never-stopping life-and-death conflict. As the One-Armed Wolf you have one quest – saving your young master.

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you are the “one-armed wolf”, a disgraced and disfigured warrior rescued from the brink of death. Bound to protect a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline, you become the target of many vicious enemies, including the dangerous Ashina clan. When the young lord is captured, nothing will stop you on a perilous quest to regain your honor, not even death itself.