From IGN · Kirk McKeand · · 40s
Wolverine Sales on Disc
35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were physical discs, per analyst data.
In brief
35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were physical discs, per analyst data. 35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were physical discs according to retail data from Ampere Analysis. Originally reported by IGN.
Wolverine Sales Data
35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were physical discs according to Ampere Analysis.
Regional Sales Breakdown
51% of Wolverine sales in Europe were boxed versions, with two-thirds physical in France and two-thirds digital in the UK.
Sony's Physical Media Plan
Sony plans to phase out physical disc production by 2028, sparking online backlash and calls for a U-turn.
Former PlayStation Boss's View
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden questioned Sony's decision to kill discs, saying 20% of gamers buy multiple copies.
“I do think, particularly in the gaming realm, maybe 80% of the people download and 20% don't, whatever that breakdown might be, but that's a super important 20%. I mean, that is largely the most faithful of the faithful, that is, many times, the people who buy two copies of every game, one never gets out of the shrink wrap, and you play the other one.”
What matters most
35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were physical discs according to retail data from Ampere Analysis.
