Dark Souls III becomes Bandai Namco America’s fastest-selling game (update)

Gamers are gobbling up those souls.

Publisher Bandai Namco’s American branch revealed today that the punishing action game Dark Souls III has become its fastest-selling game. It also had the best first day sales in Bandai Namco Entertainment America’s history. The company did not provide specific sales numbers (we have asked and will update this story if we get exact figures). It’s a clear sign that the series is doing better than ever. Dark Souls III launched on April 12 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.