Sony has declared that it expects sales of Guerrilla Games’ upcoming Killzone 2 to match if not surpass those of Hideo Kojima’s critically acclaimed stealth/action title, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
While it’s no secret that Kojima’s award winning title was the cause of many PlayStation 3 sales, it goes without saying that the anticipation built up by Guerrilla Games and Killzone 2 may actually be higher than that of the equally successful Grand Theft Auto IV.
Speaking to V for Video Games, a Sony spokesperson had the following to say on the situation.
"It would be a lie to say Sony has not invested heavily in Killzone 2 and each individual at Guerilla games has worked even harder to satisfy any expectations kept by the company and their loyal community. I do see the game breaking a barrier with a huge variety of groups and expect it to see sales as good as Metal Gear Solid 4 if not beyond it."
There is no doubt in our minds that this is one of our most anticipated titles of the entire year, and that’s with the likes of Uncharted 2 and God of War 3 offering up stiff competition. However, if Sony feels their supreme title can knock off Game of the Year winner, Metal Gear Solid 4, we may have to believe them.