How many copies did Destiny 2 sell?
With over $1.2 billion in total revenue as of January 2023, averaging $300-400 million annually, Destiny 2 has amassed a user base of over 20 million units sold since first launching in 2017 according to my estimates. Through expansions, seasons, and going free-to-play, Destiny 2 has maintained impressive sales momentum beyond most titles more than 5 years old.
Launch Week – An Early Blockbuster
- Sold 1.9 million physical units worldwide first week per VGChartz estimates
- Digital revenue surpassed $200 million globally first week per SuperData
- Total Launch Week Units Sold: ~5 million
Destiny 2 had a monster launch week with nearly $326 million in total revenue. With average selling price estimated around $60, this translates into roughly 5 million units sold through as a blend of digital and physical purchases on console and PC.
Launch Week Sales Chart
| Channel | Revenue | Estimated Units Sold |
| Digital | $200 million | 3.5 million |
| Physical | $126 million | 1.9 million |
| Total | $326 million | ~5 million |
Ongoing Revenue Points to 20 Million Lifetime Sales
With over $1.2 billion in total revenue in 5 years, averaging $300-400M annually, Destiny 2 has likely sold over 20M units lifetime across all platforms when accounting for expansions, season passes, and free-to-play accounts.
Estimated Lifetime Sales Chart
| Metric | Figure |
| Total Revenue | $1.2 billion |
| Avg Revenue Per Year | $300-400 million |
| Assumed Avg Selling Price | $60 |
| Estimated Lifetime Units Sold | Over 20 million |
With an industry leading franchise under their belt, Sony‘s $3.6B acquisition of Bungie signals huge growth potential for Destiny 2 as well.
