If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.

Gears of War 2 "pushing 3" million units

gearsofwar33.jpg

Microsoft Game Studios boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Gears of War 2 is closing in on 3 million sales.

"I think they're pushing 3 [million]," said the exec, speaking in the latest Major Nelson podcast.

"Maybe [Epic VP] Mark Rein has a more up to date number."

The Epic shooter sold more than 2 million units in its opening weekend at the beginning of November.

Gears 2 sits beside Fable II as Microsoft's biggest first-party games this Christmas.

Sign in and unlock a world of features

Get access to commenting, homepage personalisation, newsletters, and more!

In this article

Gears of War 2

Xbox 360

Related topics
About the Author
Patrick Garratt avatar

Patrick Garratt

Founder & Publisher (Former)

Patrick Garratt is a games media legend - and not just by reputation. He was named as such in the UK's 'Games Media Awards', the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. After garnering experience on countless gaming magazines, he joined Eurogamer and later split from that brand to create VG247, putting the site on the map with fast, 24-hour a day coverage, and assembling the site's earliest editorial teams. He retired from VG247, and the games industry, in 2017.

Comments