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How well have past GOTY winners sold?
The Alinea Insight newsletter • • technology
Key Points:
- The Game Awards for 2026 are approaching, highlighting major recent hits like Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Slay the Spire II, Blood of Dawnwalker, and Control Resonant.
- Elden Ring, the 2022 Game of the Year winner, has sold 36.4 million copies and generated $2 billion in revenue, proving its enduring popularity across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
- Baldur’s Gate 3, the 2023 winner, has sold 23.2 million copies and earned over $1.2 billion, maintaining strong monthly active user numbers across PC and consoles.
- Astro Bot, the 2024 winner, has sold 4.7 million copies and generated $291 million, benefiting from a family-friendly audience and strong physical sales linked to its PlayStation heritage.
- Expedition 33, the 2025 winner, sold 8.7 million copies and generated $366 million despite Xbox Game Pass cannibalization, with sales expected to rise following the end of its Game Pass deal.
