Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo IV  has achieved remarkable success since its release on June 6. Within the first five days, the game has generated sales exceeding $666 million worldwide, making it the fastest-selling game in Blizzard's history. According to the officials, players have already accumulated a total playtime of over 276 million hours, which is equivalent to over 30,000 years.

“On behalf of Blizzard, we want to thank the millions of players around the world who are immersing themselves in Diablo IV,” stated Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “Diablo IV is a result of our incredible teams working together to craft and support genre-defining games, build legendary worlds, and inspire memories that will last a lifetime. We’re humbled by the response, proud of the team, and remain committed to listening to our players and ensuring Diablo continues to exceed expectations for years to come.”

Here are some interesting in-game statistics:

• Since Early Access, a staggering 276 billion demons have been slain (almost 35 times the global population)
• Players have been defeated over 316 million times
• ... among them, over 5 million have fallen to the Butcher
• Players have created parties with friends over 166 million times
• 163 players have reached the highest level in Hardcore mode, where death is permanent

On the other hand, those who weren't actively playing the game were actually watching the others' gameplay intead: during the early access period from June 1 to June 9, Diablo IV ranked as the top game on Twitch, surpassing Blizzard's streaming and viewing records for the same period.

Source: StreetInsider