Capcom combined Street Fighter V version sales, SFV:AE shipped ~700k

ggx2ac · Feb 7, 2019

Capcom updated their million sellers page
http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/million.html

At September 30, 2018
Street Fighter V (PS4, PC, DL) was at 2.2M units

At December 31, 2018
Street Fighter V (PS4, PC, DL) is at 2.9M units

That jump didn't happen for no reason, they very likely combined the sales numbers of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

Keep in mind that Capcom made no mention of SFV during the recent earnings result.

Note that this wasn't the only thing Capcom just combined.

SinCityAssassin · Feb 7, 2019

You'll get there, Ono believes in you.

JusDoIt · Feb 7, 2019

That's not bad, since the troll response was AE sold less than 100k. It's not amazing, but a fighting game pushing up on 3 mil lifetime on two platforms is decent. Making Capcom's top 20 ain't bad neither.

Bhonar · Feb 7, 2019

that's only... decent I would say

TitlePending · Feb 7, 2019

I enjoyed AE and still play it regularly.

Hopefully Capcom can launch SF6 in a better state.

JusDoIt · Feb 7, 2019

The big news is that MvCI outsold UMvC3!!!

(Well deserved. It's the better game)

Qvoth · Feb 7, 2019

that's pretty bad
kage made me return to the game though

Ferrio · Feb 7, 2019

This include costume sales? Cause that's the number I'm curious about, how much was that raking in for them?

SinCityAssassin · Feb 7, 2019

JusDoIt said:
The big news is that MvCI outsold UMvC3!!!

(Well deserved. It's the better game)

The original did 2.2 mil so that could be why Ultimate only did 1.2 mil.

Ferrio said:
This include costume sales? Cause that's the number I'm curious about, how much was that raking in for them?

These are just shipment numbers, they didn't break down their profit margins in the fiscal report.

JusDoIt · Feb 7, 2019

Anybody know the latest numbers given for Tekken 7? Or have they not said anything since announcing 3 million?

Ferrio said:
This include costume sales? Cause that's the number I'm curious about, how much was that raking in for them?

It doesn't. I really doubt this includes any of the DLC.

SinCItyAssassin said:
The original did 2.2 mil so that could be why Ultimate only did 1.2 mil.

I'm just clowning, but keep in mind that Ultimate wasn't a DLC upgrade for MvC3 owners. You had to buy the game separately.

SinCityAssassin · Feb 7, 2019

To think we're almost gonna hit 3 years.

Ceerious · Feb 7, 2019

Street Fighter series, please dont die (again).

Menx64 · Feb 7, 2019

They killed SF from the start and it was never able to recover since then. Meanwhile MK is doing bonkers. Terrible mismanagement.

Fart Master · Feb 7, 2019

That's awful

ggx2ac · Feb 7, 2019

JusDoIt said:
Anybody know the latest numbers given for Tekken 7? Or have they not said anything since announcing 3 million?

https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2018/dec/02/marduk-julia-and-armor-king-revealed-tekken-7/

December 2, 2018
Tekken 7 has now sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide according to Bandai Namco, and now some new characters will be coming to the successful fighting game very soon on the heels of the 2018 pro circuit finals.

kitzkozan · Feb 7, 2019

Capgod would of gotten 5-6M LTD sales out of SFV, so there's still work to be done to reach that state of mind again. :p The fighting game division is the last barometer that will eventually determine if they go further beyond their current redemption arc. ;)

ThatMeanScene · Feb 7, 2019

It's too late for SFV, IMO. Capcom has another opportunity with the inevitable SFVI though.

Jawmuncher · Feb 7, 2019

We will never see a fighting game like SFV ever again.

Galactic Specter · Feb 7, 2019

Interested to see where Capcom is gonna go with their next fighting game, surely they will have learned things from SFV.

Deleted member 23381 · Feb 7, 2019

Wow, that's so low.

JusDoIt · Feb 7, 2019

ggx2ac said:
https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2018/dec/02/marduk-julia-and-armor-king-revealed-tekken-7/

Tekken 7 selling only 700,000 more copies is not a huge gap considering it's on Xbox.

HardRojo · Feb 7, 2019

Yeah I think this is SFV's last year, at least support-wise, so hopefully they're cooking something very special for SF6.

Luckydog · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
We will never see a fighting game like SFV ever again.

Thank god...

Professor Beef · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
We will never see a fighting game like SFV ever again.

For better or worse.

FluxWaveZ · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
We will never see a fighting game like SFV ever again.

Specifically, what do you mean by this?

SinCityAssassin · Feb 7, 2019

JusDoIt said:
Tekken 7 selling only 700,000 more copies is not a huge gap considering it's on Xbox.

It also didn't rerelease a new SKU with more content at a budget price.

feroca · Feb 7, 2019

JusDoIt said:
Tekken 7 selling only 700,000 more copies is not a huge gap considering it's on Xbox.

It also did that in less time. Tekken 7 should be at 4 million at some point in 2019 (2 years) while SFV should be at 3 million by then (4 years).

SinCItyAssassin said:
It also didn't rerelease a new SKU with more content at a budget price.

That too.
The extra 700k is a combination of lower priced retail SKU, digital SKU and DLC.

Jawmuncher · Feb 7, 2019

FluxWaveZ said:
Specifically, what do you mean by this?

From a personal standpoint, I don't think Capcom will ever go for any exclusivity or pushing the game before SP again. With gameplay, I think V triggers will be taking a break. I have no qualms with SFV personally, but I could see a push for something easier to play for the casual audience again like SF4 was.

Neoxon · Feb 7, 2019

Ceerious said:
Street Fighter series, please dont die (again).

Menx64 said:
They killed SF from the start and it was never able to recover since then. Meanwhile MK is doing bonkers. Terrible mismanagement.

I highly doubt that SFV is gonna kill the series. Street Fighter has survived worse.

Jawmuncher said:
From a personal standpoint, I don't think Capcom will ever go for any exclusivity or pushing the game before SP again. With gameplay, I think V triggers will be taking a break. I have no qualms with SFV personally, but I could see a push for something easier to play for the casual audience again like SF4 was.

But SFV is easier for casuals to play than SFIV.

ApeEscaper · Feb 7, 2019

Bought both versions twice
All I hope for in next SF for its dlc to be accessible to all accounts on that system not just locked to one otherwise I won't buy it anymore

FluxWaveZ · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
From a personal standpoint, I don't think Capcom will ever go for any exclusivity or pushing the game before SP again. With gameplay, I think V triggers will be taking a break. I have no qualms with SFV personally, but I could see a push for something easier to play for the casual audience again like SF4 was.

I see what you mean. Though for the gameplay point, from what I understand, SFV was designed to be more casual-friendly with the removal of OSes and the V-Trigger system allowing for explosive comebacks. Increased buffer windows, a plethora of anti-fireball tools, removal of unblockables, etc.

They got beat up for their lack of single player content at launch, but I wonder... FighterZ single-player offering was pretty poor at launch, too (though much more substantial than SFV's). Still, that and an arcade mode will likely be priorities for Capcom's next game. The Fight Money system definitely won't be staying in this form.

Korigama · Feb 7, 2019

Neoxon said:
But SFV is easier for casuals to play than SFIV.

This. Nothing about IV made it easier for casuals than V.

Hyun Sai · Feb 7, 2019

SFV didn't kill the serie lol. You'll definitely see another installment next gen. Let's hope they get it right from the start.

Jawmuncher · Feb 7, 2019

Neoxon said:
I highly doubt that SFV is gonna kill the series.

But SFV is easier for casuals to play than SFIV.

Yeah, no. At least not in my circles. The V triggers being different across numerous characters impacted playability (where some feel better than others since their V is something simpler) and no revenge meter meant comebacks were rare.

Like I said I have no qualms with the game. But these are the biggest issues I see in my casual circle. I'm talking casual city here, not mid-level play (there's of course things that will always be hard like charge characters).

Korigama said:
This. Nothing about IV made it easier for casuals than V.

If we're talking about how things aren't as frame perfect as SF4 sure. But that's not the aspect I'm talking about here when I say casual.

Imitation Of Life · Feb 7, 2019

They really screwed up with SFV. Everyone was so hyped with the reveal and they completely botched the launch. I consider that old Capcom though because they have bounced back strong with everything since then.

They'll get it right next time.

Neoxon · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
Yeah, no. At least not in my circles. The V triggers being different across numerous characters impacted playability (where some feel better than others since their V is something simpler) and no revenge meter meant comebacks were rare.

Like I said I have no qualms with the game. But these are the biggest issues I see in my casual circle. I'm talking casual city here, not mid-level play (there's of course things that will always be hard like charge characters).

The problem with universal mechanics is that not everyone can capitalize on them as well as others can, this was especially true of the Focus Attack system. Likewise, V-Trigger was the comeback mechanic, just one that was character-specific. Likewise, there were a ton of other things that were simplified in SFV to make getting into the series easier for newbies.

Deleted member 29599 · Feb 7, 2019

I wonder how many more copies they would have sold if they released the game on Xbox and Switch. Feel like a company that denies a product to a huge amount of potential customers has only themselves to blame when it doesn't exactly set the world on fire in terms of sales.

At least it is still a lot more respected (and played) than MvC:I so that's something.

JusDoIt · Feb 7, 2019

SinCItyAssassin said:
It also didn't rerelease a new SKU with more content at a budget price.

Calling AE a new SKU may be technically correct, but it's practically not. It was a free upgrade for base owners. And Tekken 7 has been budget priced for a while too, and it's using the same season model as SFV.

feroca said:
It also did that in less time. Tekken 7 should be at 4 million at some point in 2019 (2 years) while SFV should be at 3 million by then (4 years).

I'm not sure how much momentum it has. The first 3 mil for T7 was sold shortly after release. I don't doubt it'll reach 4 million eventually.

Neoxon · Feb 7, 2019

RyanG said:
I wonder how many more copies they would have sold if they released the game on Xbox and Switch. Feel like a company that denies a product to a huge amount of potential customers has only themselves to blame when it doesn't exactly set the world on fire in terms of sales.

At least it is still a lot more respected (and played) than MvC:I so that's something.

Sony helped speed up the release of SFV, for better or worse, in exchange for permanent console exclusivity.

Going forward, I'd imagine that SFVI will be on PS5/Xbox Scarlett/PC (not Switch due to the huge gap in power that'll likely be a thing by then).

Yog-Sothoth · Feb 7, 2019

While it's so great to see all other Capcom IPs thriving, it's really sad to see SF struggling.
Please don't die SF :(

Maybe that's a little extreme. I just mean I want SF to sell a lot more.

Shadoken · Feb 7, 2019

Capcom should combine a lot of other SKUs tbh.

SKUs that were Base Game + DLC like SSF4,SSF4 AE,USFIV,USFIV PC.

And also shit like the GC and PS2 RE4 counting as separate titles.

Jawmuncher · Feb 7, 2019

FluxWaveZ said:
I see what you mean. Though for the gameplay point, from what I understand, SFV was designed to be more casual-friendly with the removal of OSes and the V-Trigger system allowing for explosive comebacks. Increased buffer windows, a plethora of anti-fireball tools, removal of unblockables, etc.

They got beat up for their lack of single player content at launch, but I wonder... FighterZ single-player offering was pretty poor at launch, too (though much more substantial than SFV's). Still, that and an arcade mode will likely be priorities for Capcom's next game. The Fight Money system definitely won't be staying in this form.

All I can talk about is personal experience and the groups I play with. SFV might've been designed with those ideas in mind, but I can't say it ever felt that way in the hours I have on it.
Especially when there was a party going on. People were more inclined to play 4 than V.

Neoxon said:
The problem with universal mechanics is that not everyone can capitalize on them as well as others can, this was especially true of the Focus Attack system. Likewise, V-Trigger was the comeback mechanic, just one that was character-specific. Likewise, there were a ton of other things that were simplified in SFV to make getting into the series easier for newbies.

That's the thing. There was definitely attempts to make it easier and somethings even I noticed. Mainly the ease of being able to chain combos in the training room compared to 4. But I still feel the ideas they had were not implemented well. Like not being more than a mediocre player at best, it's hard to explain. But for me, just because they tried to make things easier for the people at the bottom. Doesn't mean they did, even if someone higher up the ladder thinks so. That's about the only way I can explain it.

Shadoken · Feb 7, 2019

Jawmuncher said:
All I can talk about is personal experience and the groups I play with. SFV might've been designed with those ideas in mind, but I can't say it ever felt that way in the hours I have on it.
Especially when there was a party going on. People were more inclined to play 4 than V..

I'd say which game being easier would depend on the general skill level of both players.

SFIV does feel like more classic Street Fighter. So around mid level SFV becomes hard because of its overwhelming offense. SFIV feels like it has more "breathing room".

But if you are an absolute casual ( mashing type ) , I cant see people finding much difference between the two. At least in V you can do your combos easier I guess and V triggers are easier to do and you feel more powerful.

Cantaim · Feb 7, 2019

Yup figured it didn't push past a million yesh that is sad. Curious what the plans are for the next Stret Fighter game with how SF5 turned out in the end.

Sargerus · Feb 7, 2019

JusDoIt said:
The big news is that MvCI outsold UMvC3!!!

(Well deserved. It's the better game)

I died a little inside while reading this.

Deleted member 11943 · Feb 7, 2019

When SF4 launched, it was not anime. I feel like it captured some of that MK audience (UFC/football bros). SFV was anime as fuck from the start.

Normal · Feb 7, 2019

How did they go from SFIV sales to this.... Well we all know why. It was because of Ken.

Shadoken · Feb 7, 2019

Shinjuku 4x4 said:
When SF4 launched, it was not anime. I feel like it captured some of that MK audience (UFC/football bros). SFV was anime as fuck from the start.

SFVI to start using RE Engine confirmed lol.

But tbh it would be pretty amazing to see how SF would look in the style of DMCV and RE2. It would definitely cater to the dudebro audience more , but WW sales might get affected.

leder · Feb 7, 2019

At this point they should just ice SF6 for a while and do either Darkstalkers, Capcom vs Capcom, or Rival Schools for their next mainline fighting game. Let their be a few years with no SF to build anticipation back up for the next title.

rude · Feb 7, 2019

I find the sales news of this game kind of meaningless at this point since they won't give numbers for DLC.

Shinjuku 4x4 said:
When SF4 launched, it was not anime. I feel like it captured some of that MK audience (UFC/football bros). SFV was anime as fuck from the start.

What does this even mean. SFV literally has an audience of people in the military.

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