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Ubisoft software sales show PS4 and PC dominance

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PS4 killing Xbone

Ubisoft has revealed their Q1 earnings which were higher than expected thanks to “better-than-expected performance” by Assassin’s Creed Unity and sustained interest in Far Cry 4 and even Watch_Dogs.

While their revenue is lower than last year thus far, that’s more down to release schedules in 2014 as compared to 2015. But it’s the distribution of those earnings that is most intriguing, showing some trends of where people are playing.

PS4 is the top dog, making 27% of all revenue from Ubisoft games in Q1. This is despite the larger install base of PC and last-generation consoles, proving yet again that the PS4 is a powerhouse this generation. PC came in a close second, growing to 23%; this is remarkable because last year it was only at 14%.

How has it grown so much despite the bad porting reputation and general hatred of Uplay? Then again, they do have The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot on PC, so that has to do something.

Trailing behind those platforms in third place, is the PlayStation 3, while the Xbox One and Xbox 360 each grabbed 11% of the pie. While we’d expect the PS3 and Xbox 360 to continue to bring in revenue, it’s strange and a bit sad to see the Xbox One trailing so far behind.

While it hasn’t had the selling power of the PS4, it’s still a good console. I would have thought that it would at least be pulling in 15-20% share.

If Ubisoft has revealed their earnings, we can only assume that the other publishers will be doing so as well in the coming days and weeks. It’ll be interesting to see if their numbers are similar. Xbox needs to up their game and grow the platform.

It’s not good for any console to be this dominant; it’s bad for competition.

Last Updated: July 10, 2015

13 Comments

  1. Alien Emperor Trevor

    July 10, 2015 at 10:15

    • Hammersteyn

      July 10, 2015 at 10:17

      RIP headphone users

      Reply

      • Jonah Cash

        July 10, 2015 at 10:38

        Sometimes when I play Destiny I shout out in that guys voice… Headshot and Unstoppable!! My wife does not think it is funny at all!!

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          July 10, 2015 at 10:38

          I shout dominating and unstoppable in the loo. But that’s another story.

          Reply

          • Jonah Cash

            July 10, 2015 at 10:41

            O_o…..o_O

  2. WitWolfy

    July 10, 2015 at 10:16

    Well I primarily got a Xbox one for BC and exclusives so no surprise here…

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    • Jonah Cash

      July 10, 2015 at 10:33

      I’ll get it when their new games are worth it. Only still have my PS3 because the wife likes to play things on it. Otherwise I would just need my PS4 in my house. (Oh and my PC)

      Reply

    • Ir0nseraph

      July 10, 2015 at 10:33

      Yeah I am with you there, my PS4 is my main console and xbox for exclusives, the BC was an added surprise.

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      • Hammersteyn

        July 10, 2015 at 10:40

        For a second I was like BC? Come now, the graphics aren’t that bad.

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    • Skyblue

      July 11, 2015 at 09:57

      Same here. Anything multiplat I purchase on PS4 as it generally looks better. That said I play Resogun more than any other game in my libraries, best game on any platform imo.

      Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    July 10, 2015 at 10:16

    Uplay on PS4 or U dont play at all? The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot showed tons of promise, then it became pay to win…

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  4. Matthew Holliday

    July 10, 2015 at 10:36

    27% vs 23%
    yet PC still gets shoddy ports.
    /logic.

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  5. godrilla

    July 10, 2015 at 14:13

    Pc gaming is on the rise! Xbox is on the way down.the numbers don’t lie.

    Reply

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