Elden Ring, the 2022 fantasy action-RPG by FromSoftware, has officially crossed 30 million copies sold, the studio announced on X (formerly Twitter) this Monday. This massive milestone comes just over three years after the game’s initial launch, establishing it as FromSoftware’s most successful title to date—surpassing even the entire Dark Souls trilogy.
1. Record-Breaking Launch and Critical Acclaim
Elden Ring won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022 and received near-universal praise for its expansive open world, deep lore, and combat mechanics. Developed in collaboration with author George R.R. Martin, the game launched to record-breaking sales in 2022 and never slowed down.
2. Continuous Player Engagement
FromSoftware’s announcement reveals that the last 5 million units were sold in the past 10 months alone, demonstrating that Elden Ring remains hugely popular even years after its launch. Players continue to explore the haunting Lands Between, drawn in by its rich narrative and layered gameplay.
3. Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Boost
In June 2024, the game received its first and only major expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. The DLC was met with widespread critical acclaim and even broke records, selling 5 million copies in just three days. It also became the highest-rated game expansion on Metacritic.
4. Defining FromSoftware’s Legacy
With over 30 million units sold, Elden Ring has now outsold the combined total of all three Dark Souls games (27 million) and standalone hits like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It has become FromSoftware’s most profitable IP to date.
5. Strong Community and Post-Launch Support
Frequent patches, active PvP balance, and community challenges like “no hit” and “level 1” runs kept the game alive. The developer’s consistent communication and transparency contributed significantly to the long-term engagement.
6. Upcoming Spinoff: Elden Ring Nightreign
While director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed in late 2024 that there were no current plans for an Elden Ring 2, fans were thrilled by the recent announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign—a multiplayer co-op action survival spinoff scheduled for release on May 30, 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
7. A Franchise Without Limits
Though no direct sequel is confirmed, Miyazaki has hinted at further content within the Elden Ring IP in the future, whether through expansions, spinoffs, or new forms of media. The franchise’s depth of lore and player engagement make it a universe ripe for expansion.
Conclusion
Elden Ring’s 30 million sales are a testament to its genre-defining impact, deep gameplay systems, and massive global appeal. With the upcoming release of Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware proves that it has no intention of slowing down. Whether you’re a seasoned Tarnished or new to the Lands Between, there’s never been a better time to dive in.
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