Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic role-playing game Fallout: New Vegas, which we gave a review score of 94%, has made record sales, shifting over five million units since its launch on October 22nd, representing well over $300m in retail sales.

“We are delighted by the reception Fallout: New Vegas has received from fans around the world,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “Despite the large launch quantities for this title, we have already received substantial re-orders from our retail partners, underscoring the tremendous popularity of this highly entertaining game. We believe Fallout: New Vegas will be the “must buy” title for gamers throughout the holiday season.”

The game is available for Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms at retail, as well as being digitally distributed on services such as Steam for Windows. You can find out more about the game at the official Fallout website over at fallout.bethsoft.com.