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Turn-Based RPGs Surge: 1 Million Copies Sold in Days!

4/29/2025

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Turn-based RPGs are making a triumphant comeback, with Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the charge—selling a staggering 1 million copies in just three days. Larian's Michael Douse emphasizes the ongoing struggle to persuade industry leaders of the genre's appeal, even as recent successes hint at a promising change in mindset.

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Turn-based RPGs are making a triumphant comeback, with Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the charge—selling a staggering 1 million copies in just three days. Larian's Michael Douse emphasizes the ongoing struggle to persuade industry leaders of the genre's appeal, even as recent successes hint at a promising change in mindset.