WOW Upgrade Sets US, EU Sales Records

World of Warcraft fans turned out in full force last week to purchase The Burning Crusade, the expansion for World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment said Tuesday. In the first 24 hours of availability, nearly 2.4 million copies were sold. This made the title the fastest selling PC game in history in both North America and Europe. Nearly 1.2 million copies were sold in North America, while more than 1.1 million were sold in Europe.

The title's success has even surprised Blizzard, which said sales have exceeded expectations. The company added that reports show demand continues to be steady, and advised prospective buyers to call ahead to ensure availability. Approximately 8 million individuals play World of Warcraft, making it the largest MMORPG in PC-gaming history.