Killzone 2 sales top 1 million

Sony reveals that its PlayStation 3-exclusive shooter's worldwide tally has taken the platinum trophy after 296,000-unit domestic haul.

Yesterday, the NPD Group released its March US game-industry sales numbers. Besides revealing the less-than-90,000-unit launch of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the figures showed that the heavily hyped Killzone 2 had a middling month, coming in at seventh place with 296,000 units. Coupled with the 323,000 units that it sold in February, the game's US total now stands at 619,000 units--nearly equaling the original Killzone's entire life-to-date haul.

The Helghast Posse runs 1 million deep.

Sony Computer Entertainment was also quick to point out that US sales are just part of the global picture. "With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide and a truly only-on-PlayStation experience, the hit game has garnered the biggest initial success at retail of any first-party PS3 title to date, and will continue to drive incentive for hardware sales throughout the year," the company crowed in a statement.

Killzone 2 is also currently available in Japan and in Europe, where it was developed at the Sony-owned, Amsterdam-based Guerilla Games. Though it received critical plaudits for its intense graphics--first teased via the controversial E3 2005 trailer--the game's sleek visuals did not come cheap. According to a 2006 article in the Dutch newspaper de Volksrant, Killzone 2 is the most expensive entertainment project in the Netherlands' history, with a budget of around €16 million--approximately $21 million at today's exchange rates.

Luckily, Killzone 2 will continue to generate income for Sony postrelease. The game will get its first downloadable content update--the Steel and Titanium Map Pack--on April 30, although prices for the add-on have yet to be announced.

479 Comments

  • SPYDER0416

    Posted Jul 14, 2009 1:20 pm GMT

    My friend's an idiot, he said it only sold 600,000 or something by June. Idiot.

  • DarrenZX07

    Posted Jun 21, 2009 6:11 pm GMT

    they should make KILLZONE 3!!! that would be awesome with more maps more weapons customizable weapons and customizable characters

  • indzman

    Posted May 24, 2009 9:04 am GMT

    Killzone 2 is Awesome sp and mp

  • beardrewz

    Posted Apr 28, 2009 4:48 am GMT

    Halo has a better story and so does gears. Story wins every time. KZ 2 wont be the biggest of the best as its a dark violent game and not everyone likes that. I dont like Halo that much but its story is very good/theme.

  • frazzle00

    Posted Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am GMT

    @brendanhunt1

    Dude so does mine. I am looking at the time period from when the PS3 was released till now for both consoles. In other words I am looking at the SAME time period for both consoles. What you are doing is looking at different time periods comparing a set number of weeks from the PS3's launch, with the same number of weeks from the 360's launch which was nearly a year earlier. How in the world is that more accurate?

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 4:04 pm GMT

    mine is more accurate as it shows sales for both consoles at the same amount of time. if i was to use ur method with ps2 then xbox360 has overtaken it by 2 million

  • frazzle00

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 2:38 pm GMT

    @brendanhunt1

    What you've done is compare the sales of the PS3 from its launch with the sales of the 360 from its launch. In other words you are comparing sales from 2 different time periods (end of 2006 with end of 2005). What you need to do is compare sales from 16th of November 2006 (when the PS3 was released) till now. http://vgchartz.com/hwtable.php?cons[]=PS3&cons[]=X360®[]=Total&start=39040&end=39915

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 1:10 pm GMT

    @frazzle00
    http://vgchartz.com/hwlaunch.php?cons1=Wii®1=------&cons2=PS3®2=All&cons3=X360®3=All&weeks=374
    i might be wrong but ps3 has sold 3 million more units than xbox since launch

  • frazzle00

    Posted Apr 23, 2009 5:05 am GMT

    @brendanhunt1

    If you go to VGChartz and calculate the number of 360s and PS3s sold since the release of the PS3, you would find that the 360 has in fact out sold it by around 3 million units. That's right, worldwide, the gap between the PS3 and the 360 has INCREASED since the 360's launch. Killzone 2 is a good game, but based on its sales, and PS3 sales, it is obviously not a system seller like Gears of War or Halo. The PS3 really needs system sellers at the moment, and a price cut would definitely go a long way.

  • Progamer258

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 3:46 pm GMT

    killzone 2 owns halo3

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 12:33 pm GMT

    @frazzle00
    the gap between xbox sales over ps3 is closing however xbox is currently selling more.

  • wildarmx

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 11:50 am GMT

    @RPG_Worshiper
    theres a video somewhere with the developers talking about the original trailer vs the actual game. If you can find it; you will probably see that the game overall looks better than the trailer.

  • retospectre

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 5:06 am GMT

    i like playstation

  • Irve

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 2:23 am GMT

    you know those sales figures for Killzone include the bundled copies that come free with any new purchase of a PS3 in europe. Your not going to turn down a free game are you ??

  • frazzle00

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 1:13 am GMT

    @brennan7777

    Actually here are some real figures: since the release of the PS3 on November the 11th 2006, the PS3 has sold 21,619,441 units, while the Xbox 360 has sold 24,602,302 units worldwide. In other words since the PS3's launch (disregarding the 360's head start) the PS3 has been outsold by the Xbox 360 by around 2,982,861 units. That's right, the gap between the PS3 and the Xbox 360 has WIDENED by close to 3 million units since the PS3's release. No matter how you spin it, that's a clear indication that the 360 is doing better than the PS3. If you want to check the figures yourself go to VGChartz.com.

  • brennan7777

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 10:28 pm GMT

    I dont know why all you xbox fanboys think the playstation is losing so bad to the Xbox. Simple division will show us: Xbox sold 28 million. 28 million/3 years = 9,333,333. Playstation has sold 21 million. 21 million/2 years= 10,500,000. 10,500,000 > 9,333,333 Xbox came out a year before playstation, and all my friends that bought an xbox only bought it because they were too impatient to wait for the playstation. Now that isnt the case for everyone, but that doesnt change the fact that playstation sold more per year than xbox did.

  • Incubus420

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 8:14 pm GMT

    Great Game pumped that i own it. Need more time to actually get online and get my rank up. I wonder how much the DLC will be, don't want to shell out 10 bucks.

  • godzillavskong

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 6:58 pm GMT

    This is a no-brainer. Great games will sell, and everyone who owns a PS3 should buy this game. I recently played the demo and it blew me away, just trying to get the $$ together to buy it. Gotta get the bills out of the way first.

  • tonitorsi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 4:51 pm GMT

    In any way, Killzone 2 was worth the wait.

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

  • tonitorsi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 4:50 pm GMT

    @frazzle00

    And you need to lay off of my butt.

    Everything I say, I get a message in inbox of you're tiring nickname replying to me, are you talkining me or what!?!?. Chillax. These are games. You get worked up over letters that don't match with your way of thinking. Whatever I say, millions of gamers say it everyday. Now stop waisting your time and mine.

  • frazzle00

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 3:56 pm GMT

    @tonitorsi

    You need to learn the difference between fact and opinion.

  • claykenobi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 3:53 pm GMT

    This game is absolutely stunning! Those complaining must not have given it a chance. Prob never played it or just tried the demo and were upset it wasn't just like every other first person shooter. I play the h*ll outta my copy and have never been more satisfied!

  • shadowhunter0

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 2:14 pm GMT

    @firefrekypsycho im with u on that i really do hope they make it free but im not counting on that if its under $5 then i will get it but if it's more than that then ill have 2 think about it

  • RPG_Worshiper

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 2:06 pm GMT

    I played the demo and I did not enjoy it. The speed of the character felt sluggish and he could barely jump. The graphics were great, yes, but they are obviously nowhere near the graphical quality of that famous teaser trailer. Still, the game looked amazing on my 42" 1080p LCD. As my name implies, I'm into the RPG genre more than any other so I will always be biased. >_>

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:58 pm GMT

    GrilledCharlie
    right

  • mattcarlo

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:52 pm GMT

    dmish82: Apparently you do, otherwise you would not have posted that comment.

  • GrilledCharlie

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:50 pm GMT

    @ brendanhunt1
    Well, you asked, right?

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:43 pm GMT

    GrilledCharlie
    If you say so

  • GrilledCharlie

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:38 pm GMT

    @ retospectre
    You and I disagree a lot, buddy. I think that it's because you always make claims with no proof.
    Like this one, "thing about sony is that they last. you dont need to jump on the bandwagon straight away for fear you might never get a match online in a weeks time cause a sequel has come out (im looking at you call of duty)"

    I play COD 4 and COD:WAW (on XBOX LIVE), and both still have literally hundreds of thousands of people playing them. Even at down times, I have never seen COD 4 drop below 60,000 people. COD:WAW still gets up above 300,000 people online on a normal basis. I hate to mention Halo 3, but it is still the most played online console game to this day. Not that that matters to me, because I hate Halo 3.

    Anyway, you should try just doing a little research before posting, so that you can stop posting incorrect information.

  • dmish82

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:35 pm GMT

    OMG quit b#tching!!!!! I'm so sick of reading all the whining on these forums. Killzone 2 is an awesome game. If you like it, cool, if you don't, who cares?!

  • GrilledCharlie

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 1:20 pm GMT

    @ brendanhunt1
    I regret buying my PS3. I bought it mainly for a bluray player, but also for KZ2. I wish that I would have just bought a standalone bluray player. I bought Resistance 2, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, MGS4, and KZ2. I enjoyed Resistance 2, but wasn't overly impressed. I had fun with Motorstorm, and still play it every now and then. I hated MGS4. Just wasn't my type of game. It was so slow moving, and I feel like I watched it more than played it. KZ2 was a gorgeous game, considering that there wasn't much variety in the look of each level. Also, the controls frustrated me to no end. Realistic? Sure they were realistic, but that translated into sluggish and inaccurate. Then they "fixed" the stick sensitivity only online? Lame. I bought it for the campaign. I also found out that the PS3 controller is too small for my hands. My hands cramp up after about 30 minutes of continuous play, and I feel like I have to bend my thumbs down in an uncomfortable manner in order to use the sticks correctly.

    So, I'm one of those few who regret buying my PS3.

  • parhar67

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 12:31 pm GMT

    @ ratm247

    LOL come on man dont blame the ps3 for having so many "awesome games" the reason why killzone isnt doing that well....21 million dollars spent only 1 million sold is not good at all. This game was hyped up soooo bad like no tommorow when the screenshots were first released years ago!! just face it there are no more games hyped up as this one comming out that will pull sony into the lead for sales...mgs4 will probably be one of the greatest games ever made....and yet sony still pulling up the rear in console sales....i hear xbox might even do a 159.00 price drop...if that happens....RIP sony

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 12:27 pm GMT

    who here has brought a ps3 since last year and regret it. i havent one bit

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 12:20 pm GMT

    killzone control is more realistic

  • claykenobi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 11:18 am GMT

    The controls are great! I think it makes the game thrilling because it forces you to cover, strategize and execute efficiently. It makes getting away from grenades more realistic too because it takes a bit more time to turn and run and not run backwards as fast as forwards like in COD. It took me a while but perfect controls for the game. I'm very glad it's not just another COD4. Why would you even wish it to be like it at all!? We've all played the hell out of that game and it was great but KZ2 is fresh, original and better!

  • gypsygib

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 11:05 am GMT

    It my SECOND fav shooter this gen after COD4. Sorry KZ2 is great but I still feel the controls are something that you just have to tolerate not love. It would be number one if it controlled better. Momentum is cool but assault rifles don't weigh 50 pounds.

  • claykenobi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 10:45 am GMT

    I don't understand why 360 owners insist on posting negative blogs on PS3 exclusive pages and bad mouth a game they've never even played! I have never went to an article about Halo or Gears and bad mouthed it, ever! Good games are good games and the PS3 has something special right now with KZ2. Either accept it and move on or buy it and have fun! KILLZONE 2 KICKS ACE!!!

  • Terran499

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 10:18 am GMT

    Sales are just going to keep going up, especcially with Titanium and Steel dropping on the 30th

  • akobi

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 9:55 am GMT

    Good going killzone. Great game, wonderful graphics, A.I. so smart you think it's cheating and highly addictive multiplayer with legs to last quite some time. A must purchase for any shooter fan, I just wish the idiots coming over from Call of Duty would stop trying to turn it into something it's not.

  • Aero_X360

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 9:20 am GMT

    Man....I wish the price drop for the PlayStation 3 would arrive quick,I can't wait to play Killzone 2,and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.

    WelI have a Xbox 360 and love it 100%,but some of the best games I've played are on the other side of the wall,over at PS3.

    And that $400 price tag isn't helping! : (

    This game looks awesome.

  • dmish82

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 9:20 am GMT

    Best FPS I've EVER played, hands-down. Good to see.

  • deadkingdg

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 9:17 am GMT

    " Ninjiz
    Posted Apr 20, 2009 4:15 pm GMT
    one thing to consider, is that Sony's "Sold" is units sold to "retailers". Its always been the case, and thats a fact. The minute it leaves the factory, Sony considers it Sold. "

    What you say is true, but remember that it is the same for MS and Nintendo. None of them would bother to call all the stores that can sell their games to ask how many units they have in stock. Damn, even my grocery sells video games!

  • firefrekypsycho

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 8:34 am GMT

    I hope they make the DLC cheap. I know they could jack the price, but they could also get away with making it free, even though we all know that's not happening.

  • Ninjiz

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 8:15 am GMT

    one thing to consider, is that Sony's "Sold" is units sold to "retailers". Its always been the case, and thats a fact. The minute it leaves the factory, Sony considers it Sold.

  • Knutte79

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:52 am GMT

    Kz2 is a great game! Re5 sf4 ut3 Mario cart wii are great to!

  • xdeiri

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:44 am GMT

    Tomboy_666
    what in the world

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