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God of War sold 3.1M copies in three days

God of War has become the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive after racking up 3.1 million sales worldwide in just three days.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

May 3, 2018

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Newsbrief: God of War has become the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive after racking up 3.1 million sales worldwide in just three days. 

The fourth main entry in Sony's long-running deity battering franchise launched on April 20, and has been well received by critics and fans alike. 

The title has been praised for its more grounded narrative, which focuses on the father-son dynamic between Kratos and Atreus, and unique design flourishes such as a 'one shot' camera trick that's maintained throughout the entire game.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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