16 Dec, 2011
Game of the Year is just one of the many awards associated with Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. While others would argue otherwise until blue in the face, it’s a fact of life: Bethesda is rolling in the dough, and Skyrim has become one of the most popular fantasy-themed RPGs in recent history.
Now, it can add the title of “Fastest Selling Steam Title Ever” to that growing list of awards, along with having sold 10 million copies worldwide across all platforms. “Large retail reorders across all platforms and record-breaking digital sales reflect the ongoing global demand by consumers excited to explore this extraordinary fantasy epic,” said Bethesda Softworks.
“We are gratified that Skyrim continues to garner high review scores and accolades around the world,” said Chairman and CEO of ZeniMax Media Robert Altman. “We are most grateful to our fans for their support and enthusiasm for the game, and their love of the hundred of hours of gameplay it offers. We continue to strive to deliver the highest quality entertainment experience for everyone. 2012 will be another huge year for our fans, with the release of the Creation Kit, as well as exciting DLC which will add to the richness of this epic adventure.”
In another statement, Bethesda released numbers for PC versions of Skyrim sold across the States. It outsold all other PC games by a factor of three to one in November alone.
“Skyrim is the fastest selling title in Steam’s history,” said Jason Holtman, Director of Business Development at Valve. “Bethesda’s commitment to and understanding of the PC as a gaming platform shows in the great review scores, spectacular launch, and continued high player numbers that Skyrim has received. We are delighted that Bethesda chose to use Steamworks to support Skyrim both at retail and digitally.”
Via Industry Gamers.
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