First of all that seems like a rather low estimate considering that by 2019 D:OS2, which was less successful than BG3, had sold 7.5 million copies, about a third of which were post Definitive Edition. Second of all let's use your super low figure of 200k, my man that's 12 million dollars. Do you think it costs 12 million dollars to pay VA's and animators to do a few more lines for a new quest and some cutscenes? How much money do you think making a game costs?
It really feels like you're just being bitter about unrelated game companies and are taking it out on Larian.
I don't know the exact numbers, I think I read somewhere that BG3 sold 3 million something copies, could be wrong or outdated so whatever, but DE won't boost sales that much for a game that will be years old by the time it's released. Making the game itself may not be that expensive, but VA's, mocap and the worst of all, marketing is very expensive. There is also the whole maintance of the game and studio itself.
Originally Posted by indomitnotable
If a definitive edition was merely a cost-benefit analysis, would that stay true to Larian's ethos when creating BG3 to begin with? The game is an artistic tour de force - while it may not be perfect, it's success is undeniable to the majority.
By enhancing their current magnum opus, they not only pay homage to their dedicated fan base but also set the stage for unparalleled future successes.
Last time they tried that, the whole studio almost bancrupted, I doubt they'll want to risk it again, especially now that they were actually successful and could secure their future.
Originally Posted by Sunriders Destin
Originally Posted by Feris
Realistically, how many new sales they could get? 200k?
Damn Feris, you outdid yourself.
That is actually the most brain dead thing you've said so far.
I look forward to your future content.
Then how many copies sold would you expect, mr smart and rational? Half of what was sold around the release? You can't be that delusional, you also forget or don't know how expensive marketing is
