Uncharted 4 first week sell-through surpass 2.7 million, fastest-selling PS4 first party title to-date in NA and PAL Region

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I think two important thing that is being missed in this debate are:

1) early / release sales are usually at full price, meaning even if it is front loaded, it doesn't mean it will be less profitable.

2) just because it's bundled, it doesn't mean the game is free.

Ultimately it's about how much revenue the game makes and this game not only has a lengthy campaign but it also has:

1) mods and cheat modes for replayability
2) collectibles to come back for
3) a mp which is fairly good and with microtransactions
4) sp dlc that will probably bring back gamers similar to TLOU
5) additional modes that will be added.

Due to the above, you cannot compare it QB or ROtTR it terms of replayability / trade in time. Also, it is the uncharted game. Many people will hold onto it just for that reason.