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Far Cry 2 sales hit 1 million mark

In less than three weeks since launch.

Ubisoft has announced that a million copies of Far Cry 2 have now been sold.

That's particularly impressive when you consider the game has been on sale for less than three weeks. It launched in Europe for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on 24th October.

"The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2," said chirpy bossman Yves Guillemot. "The game is well on track to achieve our expectations for the year."

Far Cry 2, in case you've forgotten, is a first-person shooter set in a wartorn African state. And it's a lot of fun - read our review for the full rundown.