Elden Ring Hits 30 Million Sales and It’s Still Climbing

One of the best-selling and most well-received games of all time, Elden Ring, has hit another significant sales milestone. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the fantasy action role-playing game—known for its challenging yet rewarding gameplay—now stands among the giants of the industry. And with more still in the pipeline, it may not be done climbing.

Let’s take a look at the numbers and what FromSoftware and Bandai Namco are doing to ensure Elden Ring continues its rise up the all-time charts.

Elden Ring Joins Gaming’s 30 Million Club

Elden Ring has officially reached a new milestone: 30 million units sold. This follows FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s previous update of 28.6 million copies. Notably, this figure does not include sales of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which performed well in its own right—selling over five million copies in just three days.

The game sold 20 million units within its first year after launching in February 2022. So while an additional 10 million over the past two years isn’t a dramatic leap, it reinforces the franchise’s staying power—and puts Elden Ring among the most successful titles of all time.

With 30 million units sold, Elden Ring now sits above Super Mario Odyssey, right alongside Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong, and just below Hogwarts Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Bandai Namco’s own Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It’s still a ways off from catching Minecraft, the best-selling game ever, but the list of titles ahead is growing shorter.

The Elden Ring Effect

Elden Ring’s monumental success has had a trickle-down effect across FromSoftware’s other properties—especially the Dark Souls series. Prior to Elden Ring’s release, the entire Dark Souls trilogy had only sold a combined 27 million units. But after Elden Ring hit the market, sales of the Dark Souls games surged to a combined 35 million units.

Following the mainstream breakthrough of Elden Ring, newcomers to the soulslike genre flocked to explore its predecessors.

FromSoftware Isn’t Done With the Lands Between

With momentum like this, it’s clear Elden Ring’s journey is far from over. While a direct sequel is reportedly not yet in development, Elden Ring: Nightreign—a spin-off, battle royale-inspired adventure set in the same universe—is scheduled to launch on May 30, 2025. Much like Elden Ring boosted interest in the Dark Souls trilogy, Nightreign will likely serve as a gateway for multiplayer-first players to finally try Elden Ring.

In addition, Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch never saw a release, so whether it’s new players diving in for the first time or longtime fans picking up a second copy for portable play, the 30 million units sold milestone is unlikely to be the game’s final tally.

Source: FromSoftware and Bandai Namco