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God of War Ragnarok is already the biggest launch in the franchise’s history | UK Time Tunnel

God of War Ragnarok breaks UK charts record

www.gamesindustry.biz

God of War Ragnarok has got off to a massive start in the UK, according to charts firm GfK.

It is on-course to be the fourth game in the series to top the UK boxed charts, the firm has said.

There have previously been 12 God of War games released in the UK, including six main releases, two portable games and a series of collections and remakes.

The first game was released in July 2005 on PS3 and debuted at No.5 – one of just two times that a main God of War title didn’t debut at No.1. The second game in the series, released two years later in May 2007 (also on PS2 and after the PS3 was released) reached No.1. The franchise moved to PS3 for God of War 3 in Mach 2010, and also topped the charts once again.

The fourth mainline title, God of War Ascension, arrived three years later but was held off No.1 by the Tomb Raider reboot from Crystal Dynamics.

But the series really stepped up with 2018’s God of War reboot on PlayStation 4.

“It became the best-seller at that time in terms of week one sales and also lifetime sales for this franchise,” GfK boss Dorian Bloch told GamesIndustry.biz. “In 2018, God of War ranked at No.5 by units and revenue on Sony formats.”

The only PS4 games bigger than God of War that year was FIFA 19, Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Marvel’s Spider-Man.

Now we are at the launch of God of War Ragnarok, and based on boxed sales alone, it will become the biggest God of War title launch in the UK.

“God of War Ragnarok will debut at No.1 and is the first cross-gen title in the series,” Bloch says. “Day 1 physical sales were already greater than any other full-week launch sales for other titles in this franchise.”

Bloch adds that 55% of PS5 console sales this week are part of the God of War hardware bundle.

God of War UK Chart History​

Year	Title	Format	Chart Position
2005	God of War	PS2	No.5
2007	God of War 2	PSP	No.1
2008	God of War: Chain of Olympus	PS1	No.29
2010	God of War 3	PS3	No.1
2010	God of War Collection	PS3	No.10
2010	God of War Trilogy	PS3	No.100
2010	God of War: Ghost of Sparta	PSP	No.73
2011	God of War Collection: Volume II	PS3	No.35
2013	God of War: Ascension	PS4	No.2
2014	God of War Collection	PS VITA	No.41
2015	God of War 3: Remastered	PS4	No.9
2018	God of War	PS4	No.1
2022	God of War: Ragnarok	PS4/PS5	No.1

 

[Madflavor]

I believe it. It's a great sequel to a great game. I'm about 20 hours in, and I don't think I like the story as much as the first, but I'm still very much engaged, and I enjoy the combat/exploration. Would easily be my GoTY, if not for Elden Ring.

Will probably get this on PC too once that inevitably comes out.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

“Day 1 physical sales were already greater than any other full-week launch sales for other titles in this franchise.”

wtf?
Day one...physical alone was bigger in 2022 than God of War (2018) in its first full week? Holy shit?

And all this in a time physical media is dying...

Yeah this is breaking TLOU2 record for sure.

 

[Thief1987]

The only question is will it surpass TLOU2 record.

 

[Crispy Gamer]

Wow well deserved I'm loving it and taking my time I don't want it to end!

 

[Markio128]

I went for the physical version, as I do from time to time. I still enjoy having a physical collection of games and now have 12 for the PS5.

 

[Wandering Leopard]

Great game so far, (playing on 2nd highest difficulty) taking it slow and learning the combat and trying to smoothly switch weapons during combos - the blades already feel a lot better compared to 2018.

I'm also being careful not to get too powerful so barely upgrading + not buying resurrection stones.

 

[EverydayBeast]

God of War Sales.

 

[ChiefDada]

wtf?
Day one...physical alone was bigger in 2022 than God of War (2018) in its first full week? Holy shit?

Yeah, that's fucking insane. And if the trend towards digital holds true for this release, that makes it even more impressive.

 

[Crispy Gamer]

wtf?
Day one...physical alone was bigger in 2022 than God of War (2018) in its first full week? Holy shit?

And all this in a time physical media is dying...

Yeah this is breaking TLOU2 record for sure.

Yup I think Sony is waiting for a full week of sales before announcing the milestone

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

 

[RoadHazard]

I still don't have my copy. Fuck Dustin Home (Swedes will know).

 

[Gaiff]

The only question is will it surpass TLOU2 record.

In total sales? Definitely. TLOU2 had an impressive start but fell off a cliff. 4M in the first two days, then it took it 21 months to sell an additional 6M copies, achieving the feat in Spring 2022. 40% of it sales in in the first 21 months came from the first two days alone.

I expect GOWR to be much more consistent and long-lived. It`ll easily be at 10M sold within 12 months.

 

[Pelta88]

Meanwhile, over at Sony Santa Monica...

 

[Topher]

Not surprised. It is a kickass game and the review scores reflect it. And now the sales numbers follow. Almost like Sony knows what they are doing.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Also...GAF told me the promo campaign was nonexisting and Sony didn't know what they were doing

How is this happening? (and with a game priced at 80€)

 

[tusharngf]

The only question is will it surpass TLOU2 record.

easily !!

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

First time in a very long time that we have a Sony AAA releasing during the holidays. They usually shy away from all the other releases

This is going to put up massive numbers

 

[mansoor1980]

any tweet from phil spencer congratulating SSM?

 

[Thief1987]

In total sales? Definitely. TLOU2 had an impressive start but fell off a cliff. 4M in the first two days, then it took it 21 months to sell an additional 6M copies, achieving the feat in Spring 2022. 40% of it sales in in the first 21 months came from the first two days alone.

I expect GOWR to be much more consistent and long-lived. It`ll easily be at 10M sold within 12 months.

TLOU2 record is first week sales, so, yeah, I'm talking about this milestone.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Game is good.

vaibhavpisal take note.



I'm going to stop messing with you. This will be the last time I promise.

 

[Pelta88]

(and with a game priced at 80€)

I paid £79.99

 

[Robb]

Seems very well deserved, they really managed to produce an absolute banger!

 

[Big Baller]

any tweet from phil spencer congratulating SSM?

No.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Probably helps that physical copies in the UK were cheaper, I got mine for under £60 whereas digital is £69.99.

 

[Markio128]

Not surprised. It is a kickass game and the review scores reflect it. And now the sales numbers follow. Almost like Sony knows what they are doing.

I’m just happy that the release of a new game can still be an event. I doubt I’d still be a gamer if this wasn’t the case.

 

[mansoor1980]

No.

weird , that is unusual

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Also...GAF told me the promo campaign was nonexisting and Sony didn't know what they were doing

How is this happening? (and with a game priced at 80€)

Still was. Marketing ≠ as the categorical quality of the game.

94 on meta and word f mouth are something beyond the control of the marketing team. But they will use them in their favor.

 

[remember_spinal]

any tweet from phil spencer congratulating SSM?

 

[Markio128]

weird , that is unusual

Probably still finishing off his Stevivor review.

 

[oji-san]

Well deserved! my most loved series. 2018 game was awesome, i'm only at the beginning of Ragnarok but damn it's so smooth and the iq is clean so i'm more then happy.

 

[mansoor1980]

man i hope he does not buy cory barlog

 

[TheTony316]

Not bad for a DLC

/s

 

[Orpheum]

Was only able to play the intro so far. Safe to say it's the best intro to any videogame ever. My gf had to physically drag me out of my apartment to go on vacation. I just want to keep playing man

 

[Big Baller]

man i hope he does not buy cory barlog

All Phil wants for Christmas is Santa Monica.

 

[Kvally]

Helps that it is selling on 142 million consoles on day one. Impressive numbers to say the least though.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Game is good.

vaibhavpisal take note.



I'm going to stop messing with you. This will be the last time I promise.

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Still was. Marketing ≠ as the categorical quality of the game.

94 on meta and word f mouth are something beyond the control of the marketing team. But they will use them in their favor.

Unless you live under a rock, there's been ads on TV, outdoors, 2 State of Play's, we got Game Informer with those little videos, we got that recap video, multiple articles on accessibility features, etc.

It's everywhere. I don't get how anyone can say the marketing for this game is lacking. It's similar to a hollywood blockbuster almost, lmao.

 

[Mr Moose]

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

YeahOK.gif game released 2 days ago.

You can change your avatar, btw.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

Y'all don't even try to hide it anymore

 

[MasterCornholio]

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

The game only came out a few days ago. And your saying that Sony are hiding sales because they are bad?

LOL

You're really embarrassing yourself at this point. Just sleep with your console of choice and be happy.

 

[MasterCornholio]

Y'all don't even try to hide it anymore

 

[vaibhavpisal]

You can change your avatar, btw.

Made another bet.

 

[Markio128]

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

Bargain basement trolling.

 

[Fake]

Nobody get close to Kratos. Take note Sony.

The only question is will it surpass TLOU2 record.

Very easy.

 

[tommib]

Helps that it is selling on 142 million consoles on day one. Impressive numbers to say the least though.

I wonder if cross-gen is here to stay so that they can keep pulling these kind of numbers. Can't wait for the Spider-Man 2 PS4 meltdown.

 

[Swift_Star]

Not as impressive without sales nos. Them being hidden so long does not bode well.

Nice coping.

 

[Kvally]

I wonder if cross-gen is here to stay so that they can keep pulling these kind of numbers. Can't wait for the Spider-Man 2 PS4 meltdown.

Well, it's free money. It's not like PS5 sales will slow down.

 

[Airbus Jr]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Son of a bitch