Tecmo Koei hoping Hyrule Warriors sells over 1 million copies worldwide

Erikawa said Tecmo Koei hopes will sell over one million copies worldwide given the popularity of the Zelda and Warriors brands.

[Metallox]

So they expect that a seventh part of the userbase that surely the Wii U will have by the time will buy the game? Great challenge and I don't think they are going to make it.

[Geobros]

I agree. Dynasty warriors is a series selling only in Japan and rarely more than 1 milion copies. I think, it will be hard for Hyrule warriors to catch this goal...

[blackblades]

Lol he said dynasty warriors is a series selling only in japan. Dw7 sold over a million and about half those sales came from the west.

[ritsuka666]

I'd say that it's possible, at least lifetime.

[iamnsuperman]

But you and many others will forget about this game once the new Zelda is released (which is being rumoured to release not so long after).

[3-4-5]

I can't stand the gameplay style of Dynasty Warriors, but I'm glad it's made for all of you who do like it.

* To me it's probably the most mindless boring game outside of a ios app "game".

I'll just run around and SPAM the attack button and kill thousands of identical enemies who are easy to kill...

^ It makes no sense, why not just scale the enemies back? It's = to that gimmicky flashy colors BS japan does. ( not to be confused with beautiful colors)

[videgamenext1]

You don't Think a zelda game coming out after mario kart 8 is going to sell a million copies in it's lifetime ?let alone 1st 6 months ? Wow

[admiralvic]

"You don't Think a zelda game coming out after mario kart 8 is going to sell a million copies in it's lifetime "

Dynasty Warriors Zelda =/= The Legend of Zelda.

When push comes to shove, DW Zelda is still a Dynasty Warriors game first and a Zelda game second. Sure, having a larger install base makes it easier, but don't think a reskinned game with Zelda enemies guarantees 1 million sales in under 6 months like you seem to believe. Especially since I always thought people enjoyed Zelda for the exploring / puzzles / storytelling, not the combat, which will no doubt be the main attraction to DW Zelda.

[eworthington0]

@admiralvic
The last few have had some amazing combat variety in them. Especially twilight princess.
But I agree. I mostly buy into it for exploring story and puzzles. Also the always quirky zelda humor.

[Qrphe]

Heh

[AKR]

It could work. While Dynasty Warriors has a track-record for only doing well in JP; just remember people - the first thing that others are going to be realize is the big "ZELDA" logo, and Link on the cover.

That's what you called brand-power. That's why Wind Waker HD sold over 1mil units.

[Nereo]

How dare you,Wind Waker is an excellent game so sales are a reflection of happiness and not brand recognition.

[AKR]

Considering I didn't see a single TV ad for it; I think it's great it actually made 1mil without any real advertising. That's what you call brand power.

[admiralvic]

Don't forget that bundles are usually counted towards sales, so don't be surprised if many people adopted the Wii U / simply bought it for the console design. It was also arguably the best bundle out at the time, so these two factors helped a lot.

"Considering I didn't see a single TV ad for it"

PLEASE! Understand how Nintendo works before you jump to conclusions. Nintendo mainly markets towards kids, so you're probably not going to see Wind Waker HD / Animal Crossing / Pokemon commercials during programs you like. However, if you flip on Nick / Cartoon Network during peak hours* you'll see commercials for Nintendo games. This is simply how demographics works, so don't think that just because Nintendo isn't marketing to you, they aren't marketing at all.

"without any real advertising."

There were commercials, I believe during a Nintendo direct they announced the collectors edition (this also helped sales, as collectors would buy the game just for the figure) with the special edition console, it was the feature bundle in many papers for that week / a little while, I recall several physical advertisements to draw attention to the bundle, the game itself has a foil cover (makes it stand out a LOT) and other much smaller things.

* During Adventure Time (especially a new episode) or another popular series and even more so during a new episode.

[AKR]

I watch Nick, Disney and CN more than any other channel (only 15, my friend - not 55) - And I don't recall seeing a TV ad for the Wind Waker HD. In terms of advertising; I also didn't see any posters or big promotionals like some of their other first-party releases.

[HexxedAvenger]

If they make it worth buying, then I don't see a reason why it won't reach a mil.

[Dark11]

Good luck with that.

[Dchops]

I think it is possible in lifetime sales, particularly if Wii U sales pick up by the time this comes out.

[MNGamer-N]

I'm definitely buying it. So they only need 999,999.

[DoggyBiscuit]

Make that 999,998 cause I'm buying 1 too

[KonsoruMasuta]

Make that 999,997.

[HexxedAvenger]

999,996 lol

[MNGamer-N]

Oh boy. This is going to be a long thread if we keep going.

[kreate]

I'm buying it used once one of u trade it into a retailer. or goozex it.

so still at 999,996

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

999,995

[Metallox]

999,994

[thehobbyist]

999,993

[NintySonySoft]

999,992

[gano]

I'll bite.

[BosSSyndrome]

Ill get it so long as its priced correctly.

[R00bot]

Yeah, it's possible. But unless the game is actually good, I can't see it reaching this goal, especially after Zelda Wii U is announced at E3.

[jegheist2014]

im buying this period zelda game imn dynasty warriors realm sweet

[Relientk77]

I think that's a real conservative estimate

[kingjosh1876]

If they market the game well enough and people are hyped for the game, it will sell.

[DynDasE]

Why Nintendo !?
:<
Why don't you have them creating Super Smash Warriors T _ T...

[Inception]

I think they can do it. One Piece Musou 1-2 sold like 500k+. So i'm sure Zelda Musou can sold 1 mill+.

[weekev15]

Tbh I am clearly a complete sucker because I have never played any of the dynasty warriors games but because this is a Zelda universe game its on the day 1 list. I am an unashamed fanboy who would pretty much buy a turd if they wrapped it up and called it a Nintenturd. At least I know who I am.

[mikel1015]

Amen, Zelda fanatic here as well

[JohnathanACE]

Never tried any of these Dynasty Warrior type games, so I'll be happy to try a Zelda themed one.

[The_Truth_24_7]

Release it on the PS4 and it will sell 5 million.

[BosSSyndrome]

Maybe if ps4 owners actually bought games..
nah jk

[thehobbyist]

A game that only needs ONE million to be successful? What is this, 2005? Actually... I miss the games from 2005...

[BattleN]

999,992