May 29th 2024.
Great news for gamers! It seems that a sequel to the highly acclaimed game Stellar Blade is in the works. Developed by Shift Up, this game has been a huge hit in terms of sales, despite some initial concerns about its protagonist EVE. In fact, it has even surpassed other popular titles like Helldivers 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Sea of Thieves, securing the top spot on the US software sales charts in April.
According to data from research firm Circana, Stellar Blade is also currently the 16th best-selling game of 2024 in terms of dollar sales. This is a huge feat for a new game, but as industry analyst Mat Piscatella pointed out on Twitter, it had the lowest sales to lead the April chart since 2012. However, he also added that it's important to acknowledge that not every game can be a massive hit or a complete flop.
In other news, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 have seen a significant rise in sales thanks to discounts and the popularity of the Amazon TV show adaptation. Microsoft's multiplatform strategy also seems to be paying off, with Sea of Thieves and Grounded climbing up the charts. Grounded, in particular, saw a jump of 155 places to reach number 12 and was also the ninth best-selling game on PlayStation platforms in April.
Speaking of consoles, Sony's PlayStation 5 continues to dominate in both unit and dollar sales, while the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S follow closely behind. Interestingly, Helldivers 2 is still the best-selling game of 2024 in the US, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Dragon's Dogma 2, MLB: The Show 24, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Despite the success of Stellar Blade and other popular titles, overall spending on games, hardware, and accessories in the US has seen a 3% decrease from the previous year. This is mainly due to a 43% drop in hardware sales and a 4% dip in accessory sales. However, video game content sales have gone up by 2%.
With the overwhelming success of Stellar Blade, a sequel is practically guaranteed, and the developers are already considering it. In the meantime, gamers can look forward to the release of Sea of Thieves on PlayStation next month. For more gaming updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter, leave a comment, and sign up for our newsletter. You can also submit your own letters and features through our Submit Stuff page. Happy gaming!
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