The massive download count is also a big win for the Epic Games Store, which has been using exclusivity deals with developers to draw in new PC gaming customers.
Turns out offering a new PC game for free can command a massive amount of downloads. More than 7.5 million players decided to claim a free copy of Total War Saga: Troy, according to the game’s developer Creative Assembly. The strategy title launched on Thursday as a free download, exclusively on the Epic Games Store. However, the promotion only lasted for 24 hours, so gamers had to claim the copy quick or pay the standard $49.99 price. SEE ALSO: Total War Saga: Troy Is Free Today « We were optimistic but we couldn’t have predicted this level of excitement, » Rob Bartholomew, Creative Assembly’s chief product officer, said in a statement. In contrast, the company’s previous title, Total War Saga: Three Kingdoms, merely sold more than 1 million units in the first week of its launch while being priced at $59.
