The latest release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice by the developer FromSoftware has seen an impressive start. The game has sold more than 2 million copies since its release, as many are flocking to buy this sword slashing game that is undeniably quite tough to beat.
The report came via a press release from Activision, specifically the vice president of product and management at Activision Michelle Fonseca.
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.
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.
Activision did not go into details or give a breakdown of the sales figures by platform, which makes it unclear how many sales are accounted for by PC players. The game’s peal player count, according to Steam Charts is around 124,000 on PC, which is a very impressive number.
However, Activision did provide details about it trending on Twitch. The game was the top viewed game on Twitch on launch day, with more than 631 million minutes watched on the streaming website, according to the press release.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice introduces players to a beautifully-dark world filled with brutal enemies, intense sword combat, and engrossing vertical exploration. Fans of FromSoftware will find familiarity in the gritty gameplay found in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice where combat reigns supreme.
Players will enjoy combining new features, such as prosthetic arm tools, with visceral head-to-head battle to fulfill their destiny in a vast world filled with beautiful vistas, unique weaponry, and larger-than-life foes.
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