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[Eddie-Griffin]

https://worthplaying.com/article/20...illion-copies-ahead-of-xbox-and-steam-launch/

Publisher Kepler Interactive revealed that developer Sloclap's Sifu sold more than 1 million copies in its first three weeks and has since surpassed 2 million global sales ahead of its arrival on Xbox and Steam on March 28th.

With nine new locations and 45 merciless challenges spread over five game modes, the Arenas Expansion is packing up to 10 extra hours of gameplay into the already demanding title. Masters of Kung Fu will be pushed to their limits as waves of enemies crash upon them in Survival mode, or pushed to perfection in the Performance mode. With Time Attack, players can also battle against the clock on a path filled with enemies. Sifus looking for a twist on the game’s impactful combat can also try the new Capture mode - where players must take and hold a marked area - or Manhunt mode, where a specific target surrounded by protectors must be taken down.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/busin...er-interactive-s-exceptional-2022#close-modal

Much of that can be owed to the "highly successful" launches of Sloclap's Sifu and Scorn from Ebb Interactive. Both games released last year to decent-to-strong reviews, with Sifu in particular selling 2 million copies so far across its releases on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and (as of November 2022) Nintendo Switch.

Scorn's specific sales numbers weren't given, so Sifu appears to be the standout of the two. The martial arts roguelike started off strong with its sales last year, netting a million players in three weeks. It's expected to release on Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S via Game Pass later this month, and currently has a film adaptation in the works.

Sifu has done a good job on sales, selling over 2 million units before the Xbox and Steam launch as this was as of Nov 2022. Never played it myself but I'm hearing it more and more.

It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Game Pass later this month which will probably help it sell another 2 million if it has as many fans as it seems to.

 

[Tommi84]

You really think the game will sell 2 MORE million copies while being on gamepass? Sure, fam.

 

[JaksGhost]

You really think the game will sell 2 MORE million copies while being on gamepass? Sure, fam.

It's definitely not considering they're mute about Scorn's sales... but it is a great game so enjoy it how you please gamers.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

You really think the game will sell 2 MORE million copies while being on gamepass? Sure, fam.

Another 2 million while being on GP?

 

[nikolino840]

I don't think or remember sifu in gamepass...

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Scorn's specific sales numbers weren't given...I see a pattern.

 

[feynoob]

You really think the game will sell 2 MORE million copies while being on gamepass? Sure, fam.

Indie games lose value after release, due to visibility.
They only sell long term when they have sudden exposure like among us.

It depends on how much popularity sifu can have.
In term of 2023 releases, my guess is low numbers considering the heavy release during this month and next month.

These are the releases during sifu launch on steam and Xbox.

Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC, PS4/5, XSX/S) - March 24

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (PS5/4, PC, Switch) - March 24

EA Sports PGA Tour (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 24

Terra Nil (Mobile, PC) - March 28

MLB The Show 23 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S) - March 28

The Last of Us Part 1 (PC) - March 28

Crime Boss: Rockay City (PC) - March 28

Dredge (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - March 29

 

[Tommi84]

Another 2 million while being on GP?

Exactly my thought . At least they will get some money from MS for launching this game on gamepass, but I won't believe it sells 2mil

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Indie games lose value after release, due to visibility.
They only sell long term when they have sudden exposure like among us.

It depends on how much popularity sifu can have.
In term of 2023 releases, my guess is low numbers considering the heavy release during this month and next month.

These are the releases during sifu launch on steam and Xbox.

Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC, PS4/5, XSX/S) - March 24

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (PS5/4, PC, Switch) - March 24

EA Sports PGA Tour (PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 24

Terra Nil (Mobile, PC) - March 28

MLB The Show 23 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S) - March 28

The Last of Us Part 1 (PC) - March 28

Crime Boss: Rockay City (PC) - March 28

Dredge (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - March 29

but you are forgetting the virality of a game when is on Game Pass leading up to an increase in sales.

well, or at least this is what Phil Spencer says.

 

[feynoob]

but you are forgetting the virality of a game when is on Game Pass leading up to an increase in sales.

well, or at least this is what Phil Spencer says.

It does in MS way.
MS pays the devs, devs get game sales.
Win win for everyone.

 

[Eddie-Griffin]

People keep forgetting Hitman sold more after being on Gamepass and was the driver of their financial report at IO.

This gamepss hurts retail sales thing is not for every game.

 

[onQ123]

I remember Scorn was being hyped up as a show piece for next gen lol

 

[Henry Panic]

So is this a fighting game or...?

 

[Heisenberg007]

It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Game Pass later this month which will probably help it sell another 2 million if it has as many fans as it seems to.

It's not coming to Game Pass as of now. Just an Xbox/Steam release.

 

[Thirty7ven]

So the OP expects Sifu to sell as much on Xbox as it did on PlayStation and PC combined?

 

[Wingnut]

https://worthplaying.com/article/20...illion-copies-ahead-of-xbox-and-steam-launch/

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/busin...er-interactive-s-exceptional-2022#close-modal


Sifu has done a good job on sales, selling over 2 million units before the Xbox and Steam launch as this was as of Nov 2022. Never played it myself but I'm hearing it more and more.

It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Game Pass later this month which will probably help it sell another 2 million if it has as many fans as it seems to.

Todays standard for journalists work is really low. Sifu is not coming to gamepass as of now

 

[Heisenberg007]

So the OP expects Sifu to sell as much on Xbox as it did on PlayStation and PC combined?

Steam*

It has been on Epic for a year now.

 

[AJUMP23]

Sounds profitable.

 

[StueyDuck]

Number be damned I am just happy to see a deserved indie studio trying something a little different getting the recognition.

Personally I didn't love the game but it was more interesting then your generic muted color bean mouth cal arts indie game about anxiety and green hair

 

[DryvBy]

https://worthplaying.com/article/20...illion-copies-ahead-of-xbox-and-steam-launch/

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/busin...er-interactive-s-exceptional-2022#close-modal


Sifu has done a good job on sales, selling over 2 million units before the Xbox and Steam launch as this was as of Nov 2022. Never played it myself but I'm hearing it more and more.

It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Game Pass later this month which will probably help it sell another 2 million if it has as many fans as it seems to.

How is going to Gamepass going to help it sell another 2 million copies? Lol

 

[Hobbygaming]

Amazing game especially with the Dualsense

 

[MasterCornholio]

Gamepass might affect the sales a bit. But it should definitely sell more. 2 million just due to Xbox seems a bit high IMO.

Todays standard for journalists work is really low. Sifu is not coming to gamepass as of now

Ah OK. Eddie-Griffin should add that to the OP.

 

[Ozriel]

Todays standard for journalists work is really low. Sifu is not coming to gamepass as of now

Leave journalists alone. The Gamepass talk is Eddie’s invention.

Edit: Just realized the article mentions GP. I guess cooking clueless journalists is back on the menu. My bad, Eddie