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[Carlius]

it wont outsell ds2. ill go with 1.8 million, 2m tops. being exclusive doesnt really help it. it could have sold anothe rmillion easily on PC.

 

[le.phat]

Also, expect dark Borne at E3. No way that BAMCO is going to let Sony have all that delicious pie for itself.

 

[Donthizz#]

this is turning into a stealth pc port begging thread, lol.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

this is turning into a stealth pc port begging thread, lol.

I noticed that too.

 

[Relativ9]

2ish million initially. They've clearly tried to make it more appealing to newcommers and the "omg PS exlusor haxor" factor is certainly real. I expect the lifetime sales will be close to 5 million once they include it in console bundles.

 

[dhlt25]

120 million copies because it's the best game ever!!

 

[GarciaHotspur]

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0

He doesn't want to get the first place grrr !!!

 

[Kathian]

Below the sales of 2 but not by much.

 

[thefatness16]

I'll guess 2.5m. I wouldn't be shocked if it did better than that due to being the first critically acclaimed PS4 game.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0

He doesn't want to get the first place grrr !!!

it basically is, because people are willing to buy 10 and 50$ PSN cards to get the game on PSN ASAP.

 

[Angry Puppy]

It will do well, but below dark souls 2

 

[Rand6]

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0

He doesn't want to get the first place grrr !!!

It's sold by "goHastings", not Amazon

 

[Hydrargyrus]

3-4 millions or even more.

Seems like this game was more anticipated than even Dark Souls. There are a lot of Souls games by this time and this game seems like is freaking awesome.

It's going to sell a lot

 

[Messofanego]

What has been the highest selling PS4 exclusive so far, and what was the number?

 

[CanUKlehead]

Definitely hard to tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was this gen's Oblivion on 360--the first real big adventure that puts the Souls games even more mainstream (as Ob did to ES), simultaneously making those who bought a next gen console feel better, and perhaps making those who haven't bought in have a serious think.

Ok, so not quite perfect analogues, and I'm going more on the sniff test

 

[Brohan]

Crazy prediction but I say 4 million.

 

[Markitron]

It'll have the benefit of being a big game on a game starved platform.

Most people on GAF have a very different definition of game starved than I do.

Clearly none of these people owned an N64 in the early years.

Is the series any good? I heard it was a very unique FPS game, but I didn't have chance to try it (CoD got all my attention at that time goddamn it).

Resistance 3 is the best FPS of the last gen, seriously. The first was good at the time and the second was a minor disappointment.

 

[Sjefen]

3 million, this is PS4 must have AAA exclusive thus far.

 

[mazpratim]

2.5 million sounds about right

 

[Dunkley]

I'd presume sales would near 2 million in total.

 

[Chemical Rampancy]

Doubt it will outsell DS2, about 1 mil

 

[StrongBlackVine]

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0

He doesn't want to get the first place grrr !!!

Those PSN cards are probably being used to buy digital copies of Bloodborne...

 

[StrongBlackVine]

What has been the highest selling PS4 exclusive so far, and what was the number?

Killzone Shadow Fall well over 2 million.

 

[Robiin]

Ps4 has sold what, around 25 million so far, right?

So 25 million, no problem. Simple math!

 

[Relativ9]

Infamous Second Son probably did around 2 million at this point, I'd expect Bloodborne to do at least twice as much.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

1.7m first month sales
3.1m sales lifetime, assuming PS4 permanent
4.3m sales lifetime, assuming PC port

loooool


3 million LTD. SCE would be more than happy with that. Best selling SCE game to on next gen....maybe below KZ SF.

 

[Richgard]

At the moment it is the killer app for the system( It is the only game until now that is exclusive to the PS4 and well regaded by fans and crititcs)

Heck it is the reason I will use our PS4(usually I play on PC, but we own a Wii U and a PS4).

Though I think some people are still afraid of the high challenge the titel imposses

 

[T.O.P]

Between 1 and 2 million i guess?

 

[HeelPower]

Ps4 has sold what, around 25 million so far, right?

So 25 million, no problem. Simple math!

In a fucking perfect world.yes.

 

[°°ToMmY°°]

I'd say two millions at least. Anything more than that would be possible, but not a hard lock.

 

[bobbytkc]

this is turning into a stealth pc port begging thread, lol.

Happens every time.

 

[Parmenide]

this is turning into a stealth pc port begging thread, lol.

Wish it was the only one...

 

[daninthemix]

Seems like the PS4's killer app to me. I'd expect a minimum of 10% of PS4 owners to buy the game, and for that to remain the case as PS4 sales increase.

 

[Aeriscloud]

Hmmm, fairly early into the consoles life cycle? I would say 3 mil +

 

[eFKac]

Around 2 million or maybe little above is my guess.

Will add my copy when it drops to 15€.

 

[Dragon Puncher]

With the reviews and tons of ps4 owners starving for great exclusives, I can easily see it reaching 3 million in lifetime sales.

 

[ninjablade]

I'll go with 2.7 million ltd.

 

[SmartWaffles]

1.5 - 2m, the Souls series never have mainstream appeal and being exclusive doesn't help either.

 

[Joni]

5 million is absolutely nuts. Even if there's 30 million PS4's that's a 1 in 6 attach rate. Nothing outside of Nintendo games hits that.

Gran Turismo 3 hit 1/3 back when PS2 was at 30 million. Bloodborne is however not GT3.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Early in the life cycle. A bit of a game drought. Very good time for the game to stand out.

Still not sure how the game will resonate with those outside the hardcore though

 

[lilltias]

It will have a long ass tail and end up in the ballpark of 4-5 million. Yeah. Blood thirst is real.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

Based on the series' history I'd say 1 million minimum, maybe it could go to 2 million even.

 

[Momentary]

That was on three systems, no? This game has cut 66% of its platform base by being an exclusive. Probably less than that, as I believe the Souls games have often sold the most on Sony's platforms, anyway.

I think Dark Souls 2 probably sold the most on PC.

 

[DieH@rd]

With these reviews and thirst for high quality nextgen games, even though this is a hard game I think 2-3 million in the first six months is achievable.

After six months, possibly new DLC packs can possibly increase sales during holiday season.

 

[gaming_noob]

1.8 - 2.0 Million WW by the end of the year. I think we should expect to see a bunch of used copies exchange hands since it's not for everyone.

 

[Clear]

Whatever it ends up selling, I honestly don't think FROM could ever expect a better opportunity than what Bloodborne has.

The launch timing, based on competition both on PS4's current line-up and for media attention generally is extremely favourable. Essentially it has nearly 3 completely free months (before Batman crashes the party) to build up critical kudos and audience word of mouth.

Add to that the Dark Souls II remaster giving it a bit of push due to franchise proximity across all platforms... Its got a pretty sweet spot.

 

[Hypron]

But I read that the bosses are extremely easy and that there's a graphical downgrade.

I don't know where you read that but it's bullshit.

 

[erpg]

Enough for a sequel is all I'm looking for.

 

[Ascenion]

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0

He doesn't want to get the first place grrr !!!

That would be because it is out of stock and Amazon is pulling that ships in 2-5 weeks bullshit.

Edit: On topic I see 2-3 million maybe. And the 3 is a strong maybe.

 

[RipperGrim]

The game literally makes people insane so I'm gonna go with around 4 million lifetime sales.