Just in case you’ve been living on a desert island or have segregated yourself from civilisation for a few months, Overwatch is huge. It has one of the most passionate communities out there, which has contributed towards it now becoming the fastest selling PC game ever.
The data comes from industry expert Daniel Ahmad, who reported that Overwatch has over 15 million players worldwide with a lot more than expected coming from China. It managed to gazump Diablo III, also by Blizzard.
In China, Overwatch broke the previous record set by Diablo® III as the fastest-selling PC game in the market’s history.
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) 4 August 2016
In spite of the cynics, Blizzard have also posted their best quarter ever.
Blizzard just had its best quarter ever thanks to Overwatch.
Just like I said it would. pic.twitter.com/ESpoNebjAI
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) 4 August 2016
Unsurprisingly, Overwatch takes up an absolutely massive chunk of the company’s revenue, pulling in $500 million out of $738 million for the quarter.
Blizzard just confirmed that more than $500 million of that $738 million generated this quarter was from Overwatch.
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) 4 August 2016
And, as a bonus, WoW is making some dents in China, all thanks to the movie.
Blizzard: Seen positive trends with WoW thanks to Warcraft movie and upcoming Legion launch.
Uplift in China particularly strong.
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) 4 August 2016
Not bad for an overhyped and content-light asset flip, right?
Overwatch is actually the real deal. I have personally dropped 50 hours into it and its addictiveness has resulted in the loss of many a working day. I gave it a glowing review and also placed it at the top spot for the best game of the year so far.
How about you?
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