Koei Tecmo Reveals Sales Figures for Nioh, Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors, and More
Japanese publisher Koei Tecmo has updated the lifetime sales figures for its major franchises. Unsurprisingly, Dynasty Warriors remains the company’s crown jewel, reaching a massive 24 million units sold.
Sales Breakdown:
- Dynasty Warriors — 24 million units
- Dead or Alive — 11 million units
- Nobunaga’s Ambition — 11 million units
- Nioh — 10 million units
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms — 9.5 million units
- Samurai Warriors — over 8.5 million units
- Atelier — 8 million units
- Ninja Gaiden — 7.5 million units
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty — 5 million units
Earlier this February, it was confirmed that Nioh 3 has become the fastest-selling entry in the series. Beyond its commercial success, the game has been a hit with critics, boasting an average score of 85/100. You can check out our full review, where we break down the game's highs and lows, right here.
Set in 15th-16th century Japan, Nioh 3 follows the power struggles of a country torn apart by civil war. Players step into the shoes of Tokugawa Takechiyo as he faces off against his own brother—a rival for the title of Shogun who commands an army of ferocious Yokai to achieve his goals.
In other news, a new Dead or Alive title was teased in early 2026. While it currently lacks an official title or release date, you can catch the brief teaser trailer here.
Which Koei Tecmo franchise is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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