Analyst: Modern Warfare 2 Sold 7 Million On Day One

With an official count of 1.23 million units sold in the UK on launch day, Modern Warfare 2 is well on track to become this year's biggest entertainment launch, just as publisher Activision said it would.

How is the proper sequel to 2007's Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare stacking up in terms of worldwide sales? While exact figures are still unknown, Broadpoint AmTech analyst Ben Schachter surmises that 7 million copies went into the hands of gamers worldwide on day one.

It's a lofty prediction, but very possible, taking the buzz surrounding this launch into consideration. If true, it'd mean that MW2 nearly doubled the units GTA IV sold on its first day. Quite an impressive feat.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Sold an Estimated 7 Million Copies Day One, says Analyst [GameDaily]

<p>Modern Warfare 2 is every bit of what I thought it would be.</p>
<p>I got it at the Midnight release, and I'm no lifing it Haha</p>
<p>Best game I've ever played in my life, and it probably will consume my life for months to come.</p>
<p>I'm happy that it is doing so well, it definitely deserves it.</p>
<p>`Rage` applauds InfinityWard for a job well done.</p>

Its a great game but the SP campaign is too short. It reminds me of Halo 2 which was obviously rushed as well. I got my copy for the PC at around 2pm on Monday