June 13, 2023

Diablo IV: Over $666M Global Sales Since Launch

Diablo IV, Blizzard’s fastest-selling game to date, is breaking records left and right in the gaming industry. In just five days after its release, the title has amassed an astounding $666 million in sales worldwide.

There has been some controversy surrounding the game lately, causing a significant drop in its Metacritic score. However, the allure of Diablo IV remains undeniable. According to BusinessWire, since its launch:

This game has captivated gamers. Thus, resulting in an astonishing 276 million hours of gameplay across all platforms provided by Blizzard
Since Early Access, gamers have valiantly fought against countless hordes of demons. Together, they have vanquished an astonishing 276 billion adversaries. To put this into perspective, if we compare it to the world’s population, this number is nearly 35 times larger
However, the treacherous journey has not been without its obstacles. The heroes of Sanctuary have faced defeat over 316 million times

Diablo 4 has not only dominated the gaming sphere but has also established its dominance on the streaming platform. Namely, Twitch. From June 1 until June 9, the game achieved an impressive feat by becoming the most streamed game on Twitch. Thus, shattering Blizzard’s previous records. At the time of writing, Diablo IV stands at the top of the chart for the highest number of hours streamed and watched within a similar period of time.

Phenomenal sales figures. Extraordinary player engagement. Record-breaking Twitch success. And more. Diablo IV is unquestionably one of the hottest topics in the gaming world as of late. Of course, the game still has its shortcomings. But fans are hoping that things will change for the better as the game continues to evolve in its upcoming seasons and expansions.