Final Fantasy XV is the Fastest Selling Final Fantasy Game in Franchise History

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 01, 2016

News: Square Enix has released some early sales numbers for Final Fantasy XV and they are already quite impressive.

Final Fantasy XV just launched but it is already a massive success for Square Enix. The day one shipment and digital sales for Final Fantasy XV, released simultaneously across the globe, has exceeded five million units becoming the fastest selling game in the history of the Final Fantasy series.

Receiving critical acclaim from fans across the world for its beautiful world design and graphical quality, combined with open-world freedom and an exciting new battle system, the game is the first in the series’ history to have a simultaneous global launch. Square Enix will continue to work on projects to expand and enhance customer enjoyment of Final Fantasy XV, releasing additional content and associated series products.

To commemorate the release of the game, numerous special launch events also took place across the globe in Japan, North America (USA, Canada), Latin America (Mexico), Europe (UK and Belgium), and China (Shanghai) to celebrate the release with expectant fans from all regions of the world.

For those who might not be familiar with Final Fantasy, the brief premise is below:

”The latest instalment in the classic series, Final Fantasy XV is set in an enthralling world where fantasy meets reality, where players will embark on an adventure like no other. Join Prince Noctis and his comrades on an epic journey of brotherhood, love and despair as they unravel Noctis's destiny and take up arms against the warmongering empire, Niflheim.

With a captivating cast of characters, breath-taking visuals, open world exploration and thrilling action-packed real time combat, Final Fantasy XV is the ultimate Final Fantasy experience for both newcomers to the series and series fans alike.”

Have you picked up Final Fantasy XV yet? If not, are you planning on doing so? Tell us what you think below.