New information suggests that Sony’s concerns about the impact of adding games to the PS Plus subscription on their sales were justified. According to recent leaks, the sale of “Horizon Forbidden West” clearly dropped after the title was added to the subscription catalog.
According to leak sources, the game’s sales growth significantly slowed down after being added to PS Plus, and even experienced a kind of stagnation. Meanwhile, thanks to the subscription, the number of players increased significantly, but unfortunately, this did not translate into profit growth.
Initially, Sony expected the game to generate 30% of its initial revenue in its second year on the market, which would have been around $124 million. However, after placing the game in the subscription, these forecasts had to be revised to only 9% of the initial revenue, which translates to “just” $35 million in earnings.
This means that by providing the game to subscribers, Sony potentially lost $85 million in income. A comparative example is “Horizon Zero Dawn,” which continued to experience sales growth in the year following its release. It is worth noting that earlier this year, Sony announced that “Horizon Zero Dawn” had sold over 8.4 million copies.
“Horizon Forbidden West” is a direct continuation of the game “Horizon Zero Dawn” from 2017. Players once again take on the role of the red-haired hunter Aloy, who uncovers the mystery behind the near-total destruction of humanity and embarks on the titular Forbidden West to face a new, stronger threat. The game is available on PS4 and PS5 consoles, with a PC release planned for early next year.
FAQ:
What are the reasons for the drop in sales of “Horizon Forbidden West” after its addition to the PS Plus subscription?
Adding the game to the PS Plus subscription resulted in an increase in the number of players, but this did not translate into profit growth. It is possible that people who previously intended to buy the game decided to instead take advantage of the subscription.
Is “Horizon Forbidden West” a financial failure?
It cannot be definitively stated that “Horizon Forbidden West” is a financial failure. The game is still successful, but its inclusion in the subscription had a negative impact on sales.
When will “Horizon Forbidden West” be available to play on PC?
The release of “Horizon Forbidden West” on PC is planned for early next year.
Definitions:
PS Plus Subscription: A service that allows subscribers access to a specific catalog of games on PlayStation consoles in exchange for a regular fee.
Initial Revenue: Income generated by a game in the period immediately after its release.
Horizon Zero Dawn: An action game set in a post-apocalyptic world, where players take on the role of the hunter Aloy.
Source: GamingBolt
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