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Chris Kerr, News Editor

February 22, 2023

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A screenshot of Elden Ring's protagonist leaping into the horizon on a mystical mount

Elden Ring has sold over 20 million copies worldwide during its first year on shelves.

That's according to developer FromSoftware, which said it's currently developing various ways for players to "enjoy the world of Elden Ring in the future."

That total includes sales of packaged software and digital downloads on platforms such as Steam.

Elden Ring launched on February 25, 2022, on platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Steam.

The title has also received plenty of critical acclaim over the past year, winning a deluge of awards including the Game of the Year prize at both The Game Awards 2022 and New York Game Awards.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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