Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus’s new JRPG, sold one million units on its launch day and reached two million sales less than six months later. SEGA confirmed this milestone in a management presentation, although the document has since been removed. The game launched on October 11, 2024, making its sales growth an interesting point of discussion among fans and analysts.
Doubling launch day sales in under half a year might be a solid achievement, especially for a brand-new intellectual property. However, some might wonder if the pace matches the high expectations and enthusiasm surrounding the game’s release. It’s always tricky to compare new IPs with established franchises. Still, seeing how Final Fantasy 16 sold three million units in just one week on a single platform offers some perspective on what ‘success’ can look like.
Another fresh title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, also a new IP but from a lesser-known developer, sold over 3.3 million copies in just over a month. These numbers might make Atlus’s figures seem modest, but the budgets, marketing, and fan bases behind each game vary widely.
SEGA’s inclusion of this sales milestone in their management presentation suggests they’re satisfied with how Metaphor: ReFantazio has performed so far. It’s a reminder that sales milestones don’t always tell the whole story about a game’s impact or future potential. Do you think Atlus’s new JRPG is on the right track, or did it fall short of expectations? What kind of sales pace would you expect from a new IP in this genre?
