The Final Fantasy franchise has had its share of ups and downs but continues to reinvent itself in exciting ways. Take Final Fantasy XVI as an example—it boldly breaks away from tradition, taking a daring leap that fans are watching closely. And the results speak for themselves: within just three days of release, 3 million copies were snapped up by eager players worldwide! The game’s success even extends to its home turf, Japan, where it managed to sell 336,027 physical copies in the week from June 19 to 25. That’s quite impressive considering Japanese gamers often favor classic J-RPGs over action-packed titles like Devil May Cry. To put this into perspective, while typical Final Fantasy releases might cross the 2 million mark within days in Japan, XVI’s sales are still three times higher than those of other recent blockbusters like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Elden Ring during their launch weeks. So, while we wait to see how long this wave of success will continue, one thing is clear: Final Fantasy XVI has certainly made a splash!
