Konami ships 1m Castlevania

The recent 3D reinvention of cult games IP Castlevania has enjoyed a solid start at retail, publisher Konami has announced.

The company has shipped 1m units of the game to European and North American retail since its release last month. It will hit Japanese retail in December.

Castlevania has truly reinvented itself with its move to next-gen platforms,” Konami president Shinji Hirano stated.

We’re extremely pleased at the positive response we’ve seen toward Castlevania: Lords of Shadow globally, mainly due to the dedicated fans who have supported the series for so long.

The remarkable sales achieved in such a short time are a true testament of the work and dedication that went into this project, and we’re very grateful to have partnered with such fine talent in the rebirth of one of Konami Digital Entertainment’s most successful franchises.”