Title: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Surpasses 10 Million Copies Sold, Comparable to CD Projekt Red's Record-Setting DLC sales with The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
In the world of video games, downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential aspect, offering players additional content to enhance their gaming experience. However, determining the DLCs with the highest attach rates can be a complex task, as these figures are not always publicly disclosed. Nevertheless, based on available data and industry trends, we can highlight some notable DLCs that have achieved impressive attach rates.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
One of the standout DLCs in recent times is the Shadow of the Erdtree for the game Elden Ring. Approximately one in three players have purchased this DLC, with over 10 million copies sold[1][5]. This expansion has been praised for its expansion of the game's universe and content. Elden Ring itself has sold over 30 million copies[5], making the attach rate for this DLC a significant achievement.
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine
While exact attach rates for Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are not provided, these DLCs are widely regarded as among the best in the industry. Offering significant additional content that enhances the base game experience, they are often purchased by fans looking to extend their gameplay[2].
Cyberpunk 2077 DLCs
CD Projekt Red's DLCs for Cyberpunk 2077 are known for their quality and popularity, often attracting a large portion of the player base[1]. Although specific attach rates are not mentioned, the sales figures for Cyberpunk 2077 and its DLC are likely to be higher now, given the surge in sales when the Switch 2 version launched.
Notable Mentions
Other notable mentions include DLCs for games like Monster Hunter Rise and Skyrim, which offer substantial additional content, though specific attach rates are not detailed in the available information[2]. Attach rates can vary based on the game's popularity, the quality of the DLC, and the target audience's willingness to purchase additional content.
Interestingly, the attach rate for Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC matches that of the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Moreover, FromSoftware is closing in on a CD Projekt Red milestone, with the base game Elden Ring having sold 30 million lifetime copies[6]. The attach rate of the Elden Ring DLC is 30%, meaning nearly one in three people who bought the base game also bought the expansion[3].
In a separate development, the DLC Nightreign, a spin-off multiplayer roguelite from Elden Ring, has sold 5 million copies[4]. This further underscores the popularity of the Elden Ring universe and the demand for additional content within the game.
[1] Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Attach Rates [2] Monster Hunter Rise DLC Sales and Attach Rates [3] Elden Ring DLC Attach Rate [4] Nightreign DLC Sales [5] Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Figures [6] Elden Ring Base Game Sales
- In recent times, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Nintendo's Elden Ring has sold over 10 million copies, with approximately one in three players purchasing this expansion.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine DLCs are widely regarded as among the best in the industry, often purchased by fans looking to extend their gameplay.
- CD Projekt Red's DLCs for Cyberpunk 2077 are known for their quality and popularity, often attracting a large portion of the player base.
- Monster Hunter Rise and Skyrim DLCs offer substantial additional content, though specific attach rates are not detailed in the available information.
- Interestingly, the attach rate for Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC matches that of the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.
- The spin-off multiplayer roguelite DLC Nightreign from Elden Ring has sold 5 million copies, further underscoring the popularity of the Elden Ring universe and the demand for additional content within the game.
