Ghost of Tsushima is Sony’s fastest-selling new IP of this generation

Sony’s latest (and latest) PlayStation 4 console exclusive has achieved generational success by becoming Sony’s fastest-selling new IP.

With 2.4 million copies sold the first weekend, Ghost of Tsushima became Sony’s fastest-selling new IP during the PlayStation 4 console era. Thus, the game overtook the result of the previous holder of that title - Horizon Zero Dawn. Jin Sakai's adventure in the first days was also played by more players than on the first weekend of Days Gone and Dreams.

While this is a success for Sony, it can also be said that Ghost of Tsushima had a slightly weaker opening than other PS4 exclusives belonging to the famous series. The Last of Us Part II sold 1.6 million more copies on the first weekend, and Final Fantasy 7 1.1 million more copies. Tsushima also lags behind God of War and Spider-Man, who sold over three million units in their time, which was an even more impressive success in 2018 as the PS4 had fewer users.