ALREADY 1.8 MILLION UNITS SOLD
London, UK - December 23, 2004 - Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces that Prince of Persia® Warrior WithinTM has already doubled sales of the brand's first instalment, with 1.8 million units delivered in just two weeks.
During an extremely competitive holiday season, Prince of Persia® Warrior WithinTM has proved itself a force to be reckoned with since its release December 2nd. It ranks:
- #6 game in the UK ever since its release, all formats combined(1)
- #5 game in the US, all formats combined2, in the first week of its release
- #6 Xbox title in Germany(3)
- in the Top 5 PS2 and Xbox games in France, and the #5 best-selling game all formats combined(4).
"With this second opus for the Prince of Persia® brand, Ubisoft proves once again its ability to firmly establish its brands during a holiday season exceptionally rich in hit titles," said Yves Guillemot, President and CEO of Ubisoft.
1 Source: Chart Track 2/12-11/12
2 Source: UBS, 4/12-10/12
3,4 Source: GFK, 29/11 - 13/12
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About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft has grown considerably, especially through its strong and diversified lineup In addition to steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 508 million for the 2003-2004 fiscal year, up 22.5% at a constant exchange rate over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.