Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken to social media to express his admiration for the highly acclaimed Chinese video game ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King’. The game, which has been a massive hit since its launch, has garnered attention from players worldwide, including influential figures like Musk himself.
In a recent post, Musk hailed ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King’ as an impressive Chinese 3A game. He even went a step further by sharing a photo editing of the game featuring his own face in place of the protagonist, Heavenly Sword. Surprisingly, the edit appeared seamless, highlighting the game’s impressive graphics and artistry.
The success of ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King’ is undeniable. According to Video Game Insights, the game has sold 17.8 million copies as of September 4, a figure that has surged by nearly 3 million from the previous week. This impressive number does not include sales from platforms like Wegame and PS5. If the confirmed 3 million PS5 sales are added to the mix, the game’s total sales could surpass 20 million copies.
This milestone is particularly significant as ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King’ surpassed the first-week sales of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ within just four days of its release. It took another two weeks for the game to reach nearly 20 million in sales, which is nearly 5 million more than the current 15 million copies sold by ‘Baldur’s Gate 3.’ This achievement has shattered historical records in the gaming industry.
Gamalytic, a data analytics company, revealed that the majority of players hail from China, accounting for 80.7% of the user base. However, the share of overseas players is steadily rising, from 18.6% to 19.3% in just nine days.
Legendary Drops, a popular YouTube influencer, offered high praise for ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King.’ He noted that the game has broken the long-standing thematic limitations of the Western gaming industry. Its rich Chinese cultural elements and innovative gameplay have left Western players impressed.
The success of ‘Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber: Monkey King’ is a testament to the rising global influence of Chinese gaming and its ability to captivate audiences worldwide. With its impressive sales figures and glowing reviews from industry experts like Musk and Legendary Drops, the game has certainly etched its name in the annals of gaming history.
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