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StarCraft II Sales Break 3 Million Mark

by Meagan Marie on September 01, 2010 at 09:25 AM

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We already know StarCraft II is a popular game – having sold 1.5 million units in the 48 hours after its release. Activision provided another update today, adding that worldwide sales have passed the 3-million mark in the first month at retail. According to analysts, Activision Blizzard could see the number grow to 5-6 million units before the end of the year. We don’t foresee that being a problem if the current momentum continues.

“We appreciate all the enthusiasm that players around the world have shown for StarCraft II," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "It was important to us to deliver an overall gameplay experience that was accessible, balanced, and fun, and it's been gratifying to see how strongly the global community has already embraced the game.”

Are you one of the millions who have “embraced the game?”

Filed under: News, Activision, blizzard entertainment, starcraft ii, starcraft, StarCraft 2, Wings of Liberty

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by metsfan417 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 09:45 AM

i love starcraft 2!
by Mourt Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 09:51 AM

That's a lot of people.. Spawn more overlords!
by ExaltedLegions Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Surprisingly, I haven't bought this yet...
by King Beruh Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 10:11 AM

terran all the way!
by Tranzice Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 10:20 AM

SPAWN MOAR OVARLOARDS!!!
by Robert Hudak Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 10:34 AM

Ab-so-lutely
by highrishman420 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 10:46 AM

Hmm perhaps I shouldn't be, but I am surprised! I don't know anyone who plays PC games, but I guess that doesn't mean there isn't a large install base out there. Sucks that it's activision raking in the money...*** thieves
by Mr. Charmander Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11:04 AM

I AM HEER! CLICK ME!
by James Cruz Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11:10 AM

my life for aiur
by xplay92 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11:20 AM

Glad it sold so well, can't wait to see the sales of Diablo 3.
by eyros2k Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Narp... but soon I shall have the means to give it a try.
by Colton Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 12:10 PM

That's pretty impressive, too bad the freaking game that I have is buggy. So I can't play it.
by Adam Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 12:52 PM

I AM... not.
by Bteck Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 02:02 PM

so only a 80 million US dollar profit?
by Cold Prime Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 02:51 PM

En Taro Adun, Gameinformer.
by The One Who Knocks Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 03:06 PM

Very well deserved.
by havoc_91 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 06:02 PM

hey blizzard, in order to keep getting more fans, you must construct additional pylons :D
by Yoshiboy Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 07:10 PM

I have not embraced StarCraft simply because I don't have the massive number of hours I would allegedly have to dedicate to the game. It seems like something you have to go all out on in order for the experience to be truly meaningful, and I simply don't have that time between other video games and my life outside the console (yes, it exists XP).

No doubt that StarCraft II is an amazing game though and hats off to the people who own at it, no small feat.
by A Well-Rounded Cube Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 08:37 PM

never played the original or the sequel
by Donkaman Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 08:59 PM

Wow, that's already 180mil in sales. If they were ALL sold at regular price. Now, that is what I call a dedicated, and profitable fan base.

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