Bethesda Softworks, publishers of Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout: New Vegas, have announced that the game shipped in 5 million copies worldwide on PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The press release also noted that "a heavy volume of digital downloads" for the PC version. The sales of Fallout: New Vegas represent over $300 million at retail.
"We are delighted by the reception Fallout: New Vegas has received from fans around the world," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "Despite the large launch quantities for this title, we have already received substantial re-orders from our retail partners, underscoring the tremendous popularity of this highly entertaining game. We believe Fallout: New Vegas will be the "must buy" title for gamers throughout the holiday season."