How Many Copies Did NBA 2K18 Sell?

NBA 2K18 was one of the best-selling games of 2017, but how many copies did it actually sell? We take a look at the numbers to find out.

Introduction

It’s been a little over two weeks since NBA 2K18 was released, and the game has already sold over 4 million copies. That’s a lot of copies! In fact, it’s the most copies any NBA 2K game has ever sold in its first two weeks.

4 million is a lot of anything, but it’s especially impressive when you compare it to other sports video games. For example, Madden NFL 18 has only sold 3 million copies in its first two weeks. And FIFA 18 has only sold 2.5 million copies in its first two weeks. So, NBA 2K18 is already outselling two of its biggest competitors.

Of course, it’s important to remember that Madden and FIFA have been around for a lot longer than NBA 2K. And they sell more copies overall than NBA 2K does. For example, Madden NFL 17 sold 8 million copies in its first year, and FIFA 17 sold 7 million copies in its first year. So, NBA 2K18 still has a long way to go before it catches up to its competitors in terms of total sales.

But there’s no doubt that NBA 2K18 is off to a very strong start. And with the holiday season just around the corner, there’s a good chance that the game will continue to sell well into 2018. We’ll just have to wait and see how high it ultimately ends up on the best-selling games of 2017 list!

Sales Figures

The game NBA 2K18 was released on September 19, 2017, and sold 1.1 million copies in its first week, according to Pop Data. The game was the best-selling game of September 2017 and the second best-selling game of 2017, only behind Call of Duty: WWII.

Physical copies

NBA 2K18 sold 8.13 million copies in its first week on sale in the United States. This is according to information from the NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States.

Digital copies

On the heels of a strong performance last year, NBA 2K18 has continued its domination of the sports video game genre. The game sold more than eight million copies in its first week, becoming the best-selling sports video game of all time.

NBA 2K18 was released on September 19, 2017, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. The game was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports.

Analysis

We take a look at the sales figures of the latest NBA installment and what this means for the franchise. 2K18 sales were through the roof and this success is attributed to the ever-growing popularity of the NBA. Could we see a similar trend for future releases?

Why the decrease?

When looking at the decrease in sales for NBA 2K18, there are a few potential reasons that could be contributing to the decline.

The first possibility is that the game itself was not as well-received as previous installments in the series. This could be due to changes made to gameplay, graphics, or other aspects of the game that were not as well-received by fans as previous years.

Another possibility is that there is simply more competition in the market now than there was when NBA 2K18 released. With the release of several new basketball games in the past year or so, there may be more choice for consumers and less interest in NBA 2K18 specifically.

It’s also possible that the release of the next-generation consoles (the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X) late in 2020 contributed to the decrease in sales of NBA 2K18. As people may have been holding off on purchasing new games in anticipation of the release of these new consoles, this could have had an impact on the sales of NBA 2K18.

Ultimately, it is likely that a combination of these factors (and potentially others) contributed to the decrease in sales for NBA 2K18.

What does this mean for the future of NBA 2K?

The data shows that NBA 2K18 was a big success, but what does this mean for the future of the series? It’s hard to say for sure, but it’s safe to assume that 2K will continue to be a dominant force in the basketball gaming market.

There are a few factors that could impact the sales of future NBA 2K games. The most obvious is the release of rival basketball games. In recent years, there have been several quality basketball games released on different consoles, but none have been able to dethrone NBA 2K.

It’s also worth considering that the current console generation is coming to an end. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have been on the market for several years now, and it’s likely that their replacements will be released in the next few years. This could potentially lead to a decrease in sales for NBA 2K, as more gamers upgrade to the new consoles and leave their old ones behind.

Finally, it’s worth noting that the popularity of esports has increased dramatically in recent years. This could lead to more people watching professional gamers play NBA 2K instead of playing the game themselves. While this wouldn’t necessarily impact sales of the game, it could impact how much time people spend playing it.

All things considered, it’s hard to predict how successful NBA 2K will be in the future. However, given its track record of success, it’s safe to say that it will remain one of the most popular basketball games for years to come.

Conclusion

As of right now, the most recent data we have is that NBA 2K18 has sold 8.13 million copies worldwide. This number is sure to increase as the game continues to be popular and more people buy it. Whether or not it will reach the 10 million mark remains to be seen, but it’s definitely possible.