Something of a first for the firm, Gameloft's MMORPG Order & Chaos Online has generated $1 million in revenue in its first 20 days on sale, the publisher has revealed.
The game, which launched on both iPhone and iPad at the end of April, was warmly received by critics picking up a bronze award from sister site Pocket Gamer, no less and is pulling in an average of $50,000 every day.
Money matters
"We knew that this first real MMORPG experience for iPhone and iPad would meet the quality standards our customers want," said Gameloft senior VP of publishing Gonzague de Vallois.
"We are pleased to know that our customers have embraced our innovative business model, and we are anxious to further enrich the gaming experience with this first update, which is eagerly anticipated by our fans."
Order & Chaos Online is notable because it employs a subscription model.
Though the game itself costs £3.99/$6.99 to download, players also have to pay 99c per month, $1.99 for three months, or $2.99 for six months after an initial three month free play period is over.
Business practice makes perfect
Its success is as much a cause for celebration at Gameloft as it is an early validation of the subscription based business model on iOS, though Gameloft isn't stopping there.
Further updates to the game are "currently in development", Gameloft has confirmed, with regular updates set to be part of the game's make-up.
An Android version was also confirmed via press release back in May.
[source: PR Newswire]
News
With a fine eye for detail, Keith Andrew is fuelled by strong coffee, Kylie Minogue and the shapely curve of a san serif font.
Top Stories
News
May 4th, 2024
PocketGamer.biz Podcast Week in Views E10 - Brawl Stars smashes 2023 revenue, Square Enix’s extraordinary losses, and Haaland signs for Clash of Clans
News
May 3rd, 2024
Week in Views - Apple back themselves bigstyle, Clash bags Haaland and dreams come true at King
News
May 3rd, 2024
Week in Views - Apple back themselves bigstyle, Clash bags Haaland and dreams come true at King
News
May 3rd, 2024
Mobile Movers: All the latest appointments and job moves from around the industry
Events
LA Games Conference 2024 | North America | May 6th |
Mobidictum Meetup Berlin May 2024 | Europe | May 7th |
Valencia Indie Summit 2024 | Europe | May 16th |
Mobidictum Meetup Tallinn May 2024 | Europe | May 21st |
Israel Mobile Summit 2024 | Middle East | Jun 6th |
WN Conference Istanbul 2024 | Jun 11th | |
DevGAMM Vilnius 2024 | Europe | Jun 14th |
Develop: Brighton 2024 | Europe | Jul 9th |