Apex Legends had the most important launch month of any free-to-play game ever, in keeping with a brand new report.
Digital market analyst SuperData has revealed in its February report that Apex Legends introduced in $92 million by means of in-game purchases throughout February, the game’s launch month.
Most of that was generated on PS4, and Xbox One, making it the fourth largest income generator on consoles throughout February. On PC, the Respawn shooter landed at quantity six, which is respectable if not earth-shattering.
SuperData reckons this was the most effective out-of-the-gate efficiency for a free-to-play game ever. Despite this, Fortnite Battle Royale beat it on each PC, and consoles, coming in at quantity 5, and quantity two respectively.
Anthem, which topped retail charts in the US in February, was additionally one other scorching launch that month. The game’s digital obtain ratio was “above average”, bringing in $3.5 million by means of in-game purchases throughout all platforms.
Overall, February noticed development in digital spending due to a 9% enhance on cellular. Premium PC titles dropped 6% by comparability, although that was anticipated given PUBG’s dominance final yr.
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