SEGA Accidentally Reveals Sales Data for All Its Major Games
SEGA Accidentally Leaks Key Sales Data During Internal Presentation
In an unexpected turn of events, SEGA’s internal investor presentation accidentally disclosed confidential sales figures for some of the company’s most popular titles. During a slide show prepared for investors, certain information was obscured with a gray rectangle, yet the underlying data remained accessible through simple copying. This oversight has now provided a rare glimpse into the actual sales performance of several flagship games.
Impressive Sales Numbers for Persona 5 Royal
Among the most notable revelations is the performance of Persona 5 Royal. The game has sold approximately 7.25 million copies worldwide. This figure does not include sales of the original Persona 5, which previously sold around 3 million copies. When combined, both versions have surpassed 10 million copies sold, marking it as the most successful project in Atlus’s history and one of SEGA’s top-performing franchises.
The Impact on SEGA and Atlus
These outstanding sales figures explain why Atlus continues to focus heavily on the Persona universe. Over recent years, the franchise has expanded significantly, with multiple spin-offs, mobile games, rhythm titles, and an upcoming gacha game. Despite this growth, the core series remains a flagship, and fans eagerly await news about the next installment.
Upcoming Persona 6 and Studio Activity
Although Atlus is actively working on remakes of older titles and developing a new franchise called Metaphor: ReFantazio, there has yet to be an official announcement regarding Persona 6. The only confirmed statement comes from P-Studio director Kazuhisa Wada, who recently confirmed that the team is diligently working on the future of the Persona series, aiming to meet the high expectations of fans worldwide.
Strong Performance of SEGA’s Iconic Franchises
Meanwhile, other major franchises continue to perform well. The latest Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic Frontiers, has sold around 4.5 million copies. Even less ambitious titles like Sonic Superstars and Team Sonic Racing have moved 2.4 million and 3.5 million copies respectively. These numbers showcase the franchise’s steady popularity among fans.
Yakuza Series and New Releases
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon has sold nearly 3 million copies.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest entry, is approaching 2 million sales.
- Other titles such as Persona 3 Reload, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Metaphor: ReFantazio have each surpassed the 2-million mark, underscoring their strong market presence.
Challenges of Data Leaks in the Gaming Industry
Developers have previously spoken out about how leaks can harm game development and marketing. According to Takashi Izuka, leaks make it difficult for publishers to surprise players and sometimes force the removal of content to prevent spoilers. Such incidents can undermine the strategic plans behind game releases and diminish the overall excitement among fans.
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