Octopath Traveler ships 1 million units (Digital included)

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outlawauron said:

routsounmanman said:

3m shipped is basically a lock at this point. Remember, games on Nintendo platforms are rarely front-loaded, and Switch still has a relatively small install base sure to grow. Not to mention JRPG fans are core gamers, actively looking for games they have missed when they jump aboard a new platform.

And saying they don't have to engage on the Switch because they sell well on PS4 / Xbone is so absurdly wrong. For example porting KH3 to the Switch (assuming it's possible) would effectively drop development costs, and consequent risk, not to mention more revenue, sales, profit and exposure.

And it can go even better with exclusives. I dare anyone argue that an exclusive FFVI remake for the Switch would not sell multiple millions, in the range of 4-5 or even more.

If Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest don't have big legs on any Nintendo platforms, why would Octopath Traveler?

The last FF was over 10 years ago (and a shoddy spinoff to boot), and DQ 9 had some legs on the 3DS, but lot too long ones (I'm not counting DQ10 since it's an MMO)

But the main difference is that these 2 are very recognisable and known brands, so those interested buy it right away. Octopath on the other hand, being something brand new many didn't have on their lists, is something many are only buying down the line. And with all the great PR this game is getting, (total) demand keeps growing for the game