Los Angeles, CA – Hellblade II, the highly anticipated exclusive title released in May 2024, has sparked curiosity about its sales performance. Recent sales data from Circana sheds light on its ranking and engagement within the gaming community.
According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Hellblade II landed 37th in overall dollar sales for May 2024, securing the 21st spot among Xbox Series consoles. Notably, the game did not have a physical release, opting to launch exclusively on Xbox Game Pass.
Piscatella revealed on Twitter the game’s performance, highlighting its 12th rank in terms of monthly active users on Xbox, falling behind Fallout 76 but surpassing titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Apex Legends, and Forza Horizon 5. However, Hellblade II’s absence from major sales charts has left fans speculating about its success on platforms like Steam.
While Xbox and Ninja Theory have been tight-lipped about sales figures, industry experts like Chris Dring from Gamesindustry.biz have noted the game’s absence from the top 100 in European sales charts during a challenging month for game sales. Despite the lack of concrete sales data, Hellblade II has been praised for its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals.
In a market dominated by titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Call of Duty, Hellblade II’s performance sheds light on the competitive landscape of the gaming industry. As Xbox gears up for future releases like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Avowed, the success of Hellblade II will undoubtedly shape their strategy moving forward.
As gamers eagerly await more information on Hellblade II’s sales trajectory, its impact on the gaming community continues to grow. With its unique gameplay and visual storytelling, the game stands out as a defining moment in the evolution of real-time visuals in the gaming world.