Bandai Namco’s latest financial results have revealed a smashing success for Tekken 8, with over two million copies sold worldwide within its first two weeks.
This milestone has exceeded Bandai Namco’s expectations, marking a significant achievement for the popular fighting game series.
Launched on January 26, 2024, Tekken 8 has been available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Its rapid sales pace has outperformed its predecessor, Tekken 7, which took two months to reach the same sales figure.
Bernstein on Bandai Namco post earnings call report: results are overall disappointing mainly due to 21 billion yen impairment losses attributed to underperforming game, likely Blue Protocol. Tekken 8's 2 million copies sold are "better than we’d hoped for at this point."
— Takashi Mochizuki (@6d6f636869) February 14, 2024
The financial performance of Bandai Namco has been a mixed bag, with some projects like Blue Protocol not meeting commercial expectations. However, Tekken 8 stands out as a bright spot, with sales figures “better than we’d hoped for at this point,” according to a report from Bernstein on Bandai Namco’s earnings call.
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Tekken 8’s success also highlights its popularity on the PlayStation Store, where it was the top release of January 2024. The game’s inclusion in the official selection for EVO 2024 further cements its status in the competitive fighting game community.
As Tekken 8 continues to draw players worldwide, its early sales success showcases the enduring appeal of the Tekken series and its significance in the fighting game genre.
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