Call of Duty fans, get ready! It looks like Modern Warfare 4 is poised for an explosive entry into the gaming landscape. Early sales figures on Steam are already painting a picture of a massive success, significantly outpacing its predecessor, Black Ops 7. This isn’t just hype; it’s backed by data.
Early Sales Surge
According to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics, Modern Warfare 4 has already surpassed 400,000 copies sold on Steam. To put that into perspective, last year’s Black Ops 7 managed around 200,000 pre-sales on the same platform. That’s double the numbers with two whole months still left before the official release! This translates to roughly $21 million in revenue from Steam alone.
Beta Buzz and Concurrent Users
The hype train didn’t start with the full game; the beta generated significant buzz. During its early-access period, Modern Warfare 4’s beta reached a peak of more than 115,000 concurrent users on Steam. While Black Ops 7 also saw impressive numbers, it peaked at around 100,000 concurrent users after its open weekend. This early momentum is a clear indicator of the excitement surrounding Modern Warfare 4.
Contextualizing the Success
The strong performance of Modern Warfare 4 isn’t entirely surprising, considering that last year’s Black Ops 7 was something of a commercial disappointment. In fact, its sales ranking in the US was the lowest for the series since 2008. This sets the stage for Modern Warfare 4 to not only meet expectations but potentially surpass them.
Open Beta Incoming
For those eager to jump into the action, the next Modern Warfare 4 beta is scheduled for August 28-September 1. This will be an open beta, meaning anyone on any platform can participate without needing to preorder. And exciting news for Nintendo Switch 2 owners: this beta will also extend to the console!
Impact on Console Sales
The success of Modern Warfare 4 could also have a positive impact on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S console sales. Unlike Black Ops 7, Modern Warfare 4 is not included with PC Game Pass, which may drive more players to purchase it directly. Furthermore, as Rhys Elliott noted, the launch of Modern Warfare 4, combined with the current-gen-only release of GTA 6, will “for sure nudge the last-gen holdouts,” potentially boosting sales of the latest consoles.
Modern Warfare 4 is slated for release on October 23, while GTA 6 finally arrives on November 19. Get ready!
Source: GameSpot
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