Fallout 4 vs Skyrim: Sales Comparison

Fallout 4 did not outsell Skyrim, as Skyrim has sold more than 20 million copies as of 2014, while Fallout 4 sold 12 million copies on its launch day and has reportedly sold around 20 million copies in total, but the sales figures are not entirely clear. According to Pete Hines, Fallout 4 had sold more units over the same time period than Skyrim, but he did not provide an official number, making it difficult to determine which game actually sold better in the long run.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Did Fallout 4 sell well? Yes, Fallout 4 had a strong commercial performance upon release and sold 1.2 million copies on Steam in the first 24 hours of its release, while it shipped 12 million copies to retailers, grossing $750 million.
2. Which Fallout game sold the best? Fallout 4 has sold around 20 million copies, making it the best-selling Fallout game, followed by Fallout 3 with 12.4 million copies sold.
3. Is Fallout 4 better than Skyrim? Despite Fallout 4 improving in some areas, Skyrim is probably still the overall better game due to its coherence and more open-ended story.
4. What did Fallout 4 do better than Skyrim? Fallout 4 improved in areas such as density of content, combat, NPC dialogue, and story structure.

Sales and Revenue

5. Is Fallout 4 or Skyrim more popular? Skyrim has sold more than 20 million copies as of 2014, while Fallout 4 shipped 12 million copies on launch day.
6. Did Fallout 4 make more money than Skyrim? On launch day, Fallout 4 generated $750 million, but the total revenue for both games is not entirely clear.
7. Why is Fallout 4 so popular? Fallout 4 is popular due to its gritty, stylish, post-apocalyptic Americana vision, rich gameplay, and engaging storyline.

Gameplay and Comparison

8. Is Skyrim the best-selling game of all time? No, Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time with 238 million copies sold, followed by GTA, Tetris, and Skyrim.
9. Why is Fallout 4 the best? Fallout 4 has improved combat, a big open world, new lore, and tons of places to explore, making it an engaging game.
10. How much did Fallout 4 make in 24 hours? Fallout 4 shipped 12 million units to retailers within the first 24 hours, grossing $750 million.
11. Is Fallout 4 worth it twice? Despite its engaging story and open-world mechanics, Fallout 4 lacks replay value due to its linear main quest.

Development and Size

12. Is Fallout 4 bigger than Skyrim? No, Skyrim is over 1.5 times the size of Fallout 4.
13. Which is harder, Fallout 4 or Skyrim? Skyrim is harder due to the different techniques required to master each skill, while Fallout 4 uses the same technique for everything.
14. Did the people who made Skyrim make Fallout 4? Yes, Bethesda Game Studios, the developers of Skyrim, also made Fallout 4.
15. Is Fallout 4 still fun in 2023? Yes, Fallout 4 is still worth playing and fun to play, with many players recommending it for its engaging gameplay and rich storyline.