Bethesda announces record-setting sales for Fallout 4

Fallout 4 was one of this year's most anticipated games, and that hype has translated into sales of Bethesda's open-world action-RPG.

In a press release sent out today, Bethesda Softworks announced that Fallout 4 is "generating record sales" at retail outlets and via digital download for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Fallout 4 launched with approximately 12 million units worldwide, "representating sales in excess of $750 million," the publisher revealed.

Bethesda also touched on the highly-coveted Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition, which sold out within hours of its announced availability. As expected, the Pip-Boy Edition was the "fastest-selling collector's edition of any game in history at leading retailers."

Digitally, Fallout 4 is also breaking records. On Steam, Fallout 4 became the number one game played, surpassing the previous record for concurrent play with over 470,000 Fallout players. Fallout 4 also set the record as the most viewed game launch of all 2015 games, according to Twitch.

The sales success of Fallout 4 has also been reflected in reviews, which have been glowing so far. For those looking to jump into the wasteland of Fallout 4, I highly suggest checking out our beginner's guide because there's a lot to do in the game. We've also got a bunch of other guides detailing legendary weapon locations, all the different workshop settlements, and even a glitch to make life in the wasteland more affordable.