One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Reaches 4 Million Sales as Bandai Namco Invites Fans to Vote for Next DLC Characters

Bandai Namco's celebrated action title, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, continues to ride the crest of success as the publisher announces the game has surpassed 4 million copies sold worldwide.

Originally released in 2020, this dynamic adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga has found immense popularity on platforms including the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Now, following this impressive sales milestone, Bandai Namco has revealed ambitious new plans for the game's future—inviting the community to help select upcoming DLC characters and confirming next-generation console releases. Since its debut, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has stood out as a fan-favorite among musou games, with players reliving legendary moments from the anime across multiple hardware platforms.

Bandai Namco’s latest announcement not only marks a major achievement for the developers and the Straw Hat crew but also signals continued support and fresh content for its dedicated fanbase. To commemorate reaching 4 million sales, Bandai Namco announced that new downloadable content packs (DLC) are in development.

Uniquely, the publisher is opening the selection process to fans.

In a recently published statement, Bandai Namco urged the community to "help choose the new warriors" that will join the roster by participating in an official survey.

The company emphasized the importance of player feedback, underscoring that this is a rare opportunity for fans to directly influence which new legends—and yet-unseen characters—will be added to the game. Alongside the DLC initiative, Bandai Namco also confirmed that One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is headed to next-generation consoles, specifically PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

This move aims to bring the high-octane action and sprawling battles of the Pirate Warriors series to a broader audience, featuring improved performance and visual enhancements tailored for modern hardware.

The game remains available on Nintendo Switch, where it continues to enjoy a passionate following through the Nintendo eShop. Our review of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 hailed the title as a solid entry for both franchise veterans and newcomers, awarding it a score of 7 out of 10.

The game faithfully delivers the large-scale combat and memorable characters that fans have come to expect from the series, making it a must-play for One Piece enthusiasts. With a growing player base, continued developer support, and the chance for fans to shape future content, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is poised to maintain its momentum well into the next hardware generation.

Players are encouraged to participate in the voting survey to ensure their favorite characters make the cut in the upcoming DLC packs.

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