How Well Did Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla Sell?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate gamer and industry analyst, I can definitively say Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla has been a massive global sales phenomenon for Ubisoft, smashing franchise records.

By the Numbers: Jaw-Dropping Sales and Player Statistics

  • Over 20 million copies sold across all platforms
  • Racked up 1.8 million copies sold just in its first week back in November 2020
  • Marked the biggest-ever launch week for the series in terms of unit sales
  • Sold 45,055 retail copies in Japan to rank #2 in 2020 weekly software charts
  • Achieved an unprecedented 20+ million players worldwide

Make no mistake about it – Valhalla is now definitively the highest selling Assassin‘s Creed game released to date.

Monumental Financial Success and Revenue Generation

Commercially, Valhalla has been an absolute behemoth for Ubisoft:

  • First franchise title to generate over $1 billion in net bookings
  • Powered Ubisoft to its most profitable quarter ever in Q3 2021
  • Shows no signs of slowing down, with active players still spending on new content

The gravy train seems destined to continue as Ubisoft releases exciting updates.

How Valhalla Stacks Up Against Other Top Selling AC Titles

To fully grasp Valhalla‘s dominance, here‘s how it compares to other heavy hitters in the franchise:

GameEstimated SalesRevenue
Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla20 million+ copiesOver $1 billion
Assassin‘s Creed III12 million copies$800+ million
Assassin‘s Creed Odyssey10+ million copies$600+ million

The sales trajectory emphatically shows the series and fanbase continues to expand at an astonishing rate.

Key Ingredients Behind Valhalla‘s Resounding Success

Based on my industry insights, several factors have strategically converged to fuel Valhalla‘s ticket to the billion-dollar club:

  • Savvy marketing capitalizing on enthusiast hype
  • Glowing critical reviews praising its addictive gameplay
  • Ubisoft‘s stellar post-launch content cadence
  • Mainstream obsession with shows like Vikings
  • Broadening appeal of the AC franchise
  • Lack of competing titles around its launch window

Ubisoft has played their cards perfectly here. As an avid gamer, I‘m excited to see what new frontiers the Assassin‘s Creed series conquers next!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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