Summary
Unicorn Overlordhas passed 1 million sales worldwide. Vanillaware’s newest title,Unicorn Overlord,was released in March 2024 to a warm reception from gamers. Players appreciated a new spin on tactical RPG mechanics that rewarded preparation and wit over a grind. In addition, the title won many gamers over for its dedication to world-building and an interesting cast for players to familiarize themselves with throughout the 45-hour campaign.
Unicorn Overlord’s new sales milestone shows how popular Vanillaware has become over the last few years. Games like13 Sentinels: Aegis RimandDragon’s Crownhave also hit the 1 million mark in the past, but it has taken them considerably longer for them to get there. For perspective,13 Sentinelsreleased in 2019 and surpassed 400,000 unitsby 2021.Unicorn Overlordhas surpassed the achievement in less than half that time.
Atlus shared on social mediathat Unicorn Overlord has sold over 1 million units worldwide. To celebrate and thank fans, Atlus and Vanillaware released a new illustration of characters Berengaria, Melisandre, and Rosalinde, drawn by artist Takashi Noma. This milestone sets a new record for Vanillaware, which is poised to become a more well-known developer through work with its consistent partners, Atlus and Sega. Currently, gamers tend to recognize Atlus most for its developers, P Studio and Studio Zero, which are responsible for thePersonaseries andMetaphor: ReFantazio, respectively. Although some of Vanillaware’s games are published elsewhere, some of its most well-known titles, includingOdin Sphere,have been published by Atlus.
Unicorn Overlord Surpasses 1 Million Units
Part ofUnicorn Overlord’ssuccess might be due to its multi-platform availability on launch. Whereas previous releases by Vanillaware have been locked to one ecosystem, usually PlayStation,Unicorn Overlordlaunched on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox Series systems. This wider-reaching approach has added to the eagerness of fan requests for a PC port. Historically, publisher Atlus has been a bit cautious about releasing PC ports for games,not placing thePersonafranchise on Steam until fairly recently.
Vanillaware has established itself as a studio that routinely produces cult-classic hits for a long time, andUnicorn Overlordrepresents a stronger push into the mainstream for the developer. Fans want to see Vanillaware become more popular, and they’re hoping that moments like this milestone are the start of even more success,potentially forUnicorn Overlordas a franchiseand all future Vanillaware games.
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Liberate Your Kingdom, Reclaim Your Destiny. From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.Traverse a vibrant world, assemble units and direct them into exquisitely animated battles. Perform heroic deeds and grow renown throughout the five nations. Cultivate a grand army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and heavenly angels.
