Dragon's Dogma Sells Over 1 Million Units
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The Dragon’s Dogma brand has really taken off for Capcom – selling over 1 million units since its release in May, and propelling the Japanese publisher into profitability.
The company’s profits increased by almost 300 per cent in Q2, raking in a whopping ¥1.3 billion ($17 million). It cited a “recovery trend” in the video game market as a reason for the improved sales, and pointed to the upcoming Resident Evil 6 as another potentially big-seller in its line-up.
The publisher also reiterated that it intends to expand the Dragon’s Dogma franchise, with a sequel already in development. Chatting about the follow-up with Famitsu magazine, series creator Hideaki Itsuno explained that he wants to implement quest creation and enhance the scale of the game world. He said that only around 60-70% of his ideas made it into the original title, leaving plenty left-over for the sequel.
What would you like to see added into Dragon’s Dogma 2? Let us know in the comments section below.
[via gamesindustry.biz]
#1
turtlelink said:
A lot more than I expected it to sell. I need to try this game out one day.
#2
TOMBOY25 said:
this game really deserved it its awesome
#3
Zephren said:
i think it would be great to have a second game, only complaint is when your in grand soren, i want to go in all the houses and look around... found out that there's only like 3 doors that open for you
#4
fchinaski said:
I'm glad for them. People like to bash Capcom these days, but they really seemed to have a vision for this game and it seems they've accomplished it. It's also good to see them investing in new IP. Too bad I have too many lenghty games waiting for me in the shelf, so even if I buy it I won't be playing it any time soon. Sometimes it sucks to be a completionist...
#5
Superconsole said:
I agree with @fchinaski - it's good to see companies trying new IPs. Well deserved.