7) Final Fantasy XV
It’s hard to think of a video game that endured as beleaguered a launch as Final Fantasy XV. After a torturous near ten-year development cycle spanning different names, directors, and countless delays, the game finally arrived late last year. The series first truly open world game presented an environment with hugely impressive scale, both in its sheer size and the enormity of some of the creatures that inhabit it.
Despite the fact that the total package slightly lacked cohesion, Final Fantasy XV has gone on to set new sales records for the entire franchise. After the massive hype of its big release, perhaps that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Yet, still, the figures in comparison to previous Final Fantasy games are significant. According to Square Enix’s official financial report for the fiscal year, Final Fantasy XV reached 6 million global units sold faster than any other game in the franchise.
