With a sequel already on the way according to composer Oscar Araujo, it comes as little surprise that Konami’s latest entry in its vampiric Castlevania franchise is enjoying brisk sales at retail. The publisher sends word today that it has shipped 1 million copies of Lords of Shadow across North America and Europe.

The title is slated to hit Japan next month, December 13.

Konami president Shinji Hirano chimed in on the generally-positive reception:

Castlevania has truly reinvented itself with its move to next gen platforms and 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.

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