Satisfactory Sells Just 9 Copies as Epic Game Store Exclusive [UPDATED]
Satisfactory [UPDATED]
You would think the team who developed the internet smash hit “Goat Simulator” would have immediate success with their next game. However, it seems they’ve taken quite a beating on the front lines. Their new game is called “Satisfactory” and for some reason, it’s only sold 9 copies…. not 9 million, 9 thousand, or even 9 hundred. Just 9 once you factor in a few refunds. So what went wrong?
An update on the number of Satisfactory copies sold.
— Satisfactory (@SatisfactoryAF) April 24, 2019
We are down to 9. A few people got a refund.
I hope you have a better day than we’re having. It shouldn’t be that hard. pic.twitter.com/1v1TFemmvb
What’s the Game About?
It’s quite an interesting game actually. Played in first-person mode, it’s a factory building game. You explore an alien planet, there’s some combat with aliens, but most importantly, factory building. You create huge automated systems and technologies that looks like it’s right up my street for gaming. I’m sure a lot of people would enjoy something like this, so why only 9 sales?
Epic Game Store Exclusive
I’m not getting dragged into the debate about Epic and their business. I’m of the school that if you don’t like it, don’t use it and suck it up. End of. However, with this game being Epic exclusive, I just don’t think it’s getting the eyes on the prize that it would with Steam. Steam has a bigger player base, and more game-discovery friendly store, etc. It’s as simple as that, I don’t think people have seen the game or knew it was out. I sure as hell didn’t, did you?
Will You Buy It?
Let us know in the comments, does this look like your sort of game? It’s £26.99 on Epic Store right now, you can find it right here.
UPDATE
So it seems the developers tweeted this as a joke, or at least, they’re saying it was after the fact. Seems I’m not the only one to fall for it either. However, why on Earth would they do so? It’s created a vibe of hate around Epic Game Store, fanning the flames if you will, to which they’re exclusive. I can’t see how this is a smart business move at all. April 1st is long gone Coffee Stain Studios…
This tweet about only 9 copies being sold was just a joke, btw.
— Satisfactory (@SatisfactoryAF) April 27, 2019
We've sold at least 15 by now. https://t.co/UzIOmsKxf9
I agree that Epic vs. Steam is a factor, but I also think that the price is a factor. £27 is a little trying for a niche game in early access. The refunds also suggest that people don’t consider it worth the money, or that it’s just not that much fun at its current stage.
I knew of it. I was in the beta, and while its an ok game. There isn’t enough of it to be worth buying.
ehhh next portal, who belived that
It was just trolling. It’s a joke
https://twitter.com/SatisfactoryAF/status/1121039272860102657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1121039272860102657&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpclab.pl%2Fnews80458.html
I played it in cloed beta, it’s interesting, but not interesring enough to install yet another launcher (right now there are 6 different launcher on my PC, still with epic because of the beta)
Also I’m planing on buying it, not just now with a new ArmA DLC coming
They are not usual, serious devs. Look at their tweets and youtube videos. They like making fun of everything, being very close to the community. It’s not a business move, it is making fun with the community, like they always did
Dang, if this was real I’d be one of those 9!
It’s good PR for them.
I bought it and so did at least 6 others I know and I bought a copy for my ARK obsessed Dad.
There’s more than enough content just now for me to think it was worth it with so much to come. I’m still playing it now. Sure it won’t be for everyone but I keep going back working on my factory etc…
Also you can get a £10 discount right now on Games over £15 so it won’t set you back too much.