Dragon Quest XI: How Much Will Each Version (3DS/PS4) Sell? And Will It Be The Highest Selling DQ Game of All Time?

[outlawauron]

sc94597 said:

outlawauron said:
I think people are expecting far too much from DQ11 in Japan alone. The market has declined from DQ9 and DQ10 wasn't really a big commercial success. The idea that the 3DS version will sell 4 million is pretty laughable. If the DS could barely manage over 4 million, then the 3DS version with competitor will not reach that number.

I know you understand DQ10 is an MMORPG. It is like predicting the success of FFXV with regards to the success of FFXIV.

 I agree though 4 million might be too optimistic, but 3 million - 3.5 million isn't out of question.

I understand it's a different situation, but the series can still take a hit from a not so popular MMO. Even as popular as FFXI was, the lull lead to pretty underwhelming FF12 sales. There are other factors that go into it, but it's still noteworthy imo.

I also think 3-3.5 million is reasonable. DQ9 is the peak of the series at 4.35 million. Look at Monster Hunter. MH4 sold 3.35 million at the end of 2014 (MC) + we have shipped+digital numbers around 4 million. That's for a series that had a previous  high of 4.9 million on PSP.