Everplay (AIM:EVPL) has reported that Wardogs, a100-player tactical first-person shooter, sold more than one million copies on its first day following launch into Steam Early Access.
The game, developed by Bulkhead, also reached more than 340,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Everplay (AIM:EVPL) has a strategic partnership with Bulkhead through its stake in Super Media Group and is part of the Wardogs franchise through that relationship.
The launch represents a strong start for one of the group’s newer titles and adds another major release to a portfolio that includes Hell Let Loose, Worms, Dredge and Overcooked!.
Group chief executive Mikkel Weider commented: “Selling more than one million copies on day one is a truly fantastic achievement by Bulkhead and Team17.”
“I’m really excited about our partnership with Bulkhead and proud to be part of the Wardogs franchise.”
Everplay, formerly Team17 Group, operates across three divisions covering premium video games, simulation games and children’s educational apps.
The company is due to report interim results for the six months to June 30 on Tuesday, September 15.
