If you believe some economic analysts, Battlefield 5 could be a huge disappointment for EA. In direct comparison to its biggest competitor Call of Duty, the latest Battlefield installment is significantly lagging behind in pre-orders.
Recently, we reported that Battlefield V is generally struggling in pre-sales. How much, is now substantiated by the direct comparison with the biggest competitor Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 by analysts from the financial services company Cowen Group.
Battlefield 5 Pre-orders 85% behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
This year is clearly defined: The annual duel between Call of Duty and the Battlefield series looks very clear this year – at least according to analysts from Cowen Group. Pre-orders for Battlefield V are currently said to be rather sluggish. However, especially the comparison with the biggest competitor, the Call of Duty series, should show just how poorly Battlefield is actually performing this time.
Call of Duty far ahead of Battlefield: According to economic analysts, pre-orders for EA’s Battlefield V are more than 85% behind this year’s Call of Duty installment, Black Ops 4. That is much worse and more alarming than previous titles.
Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 are said to have been about 20 to 40 percent behind their respective Call of Duty competitors in terms of pre-order figures before launch.
Battlefield 1 was reportedly ahead of Call of Duty at a comparable time before its release, although no specific numbers are provided in this case.
These figures illustrate just how much the Battlefield series is lagging behind this year compared to 2011, 2013, and 2016 in pre-orders. The estimated 13 to 14 million units that EA likely expects to sell with Battlefield 5 seem, according to analysts, unattainable considering such a development.
By the way: Do you want to make your own judgment about the two games before their release? You will soon have the chance. The private and open beta of the in-house Battle Royale mode Blackout from Call of Duty Black Ops 4 is coming in September. Battlefield 5 will also have an open beta early in September. You can find more information here:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta – Everything about the launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
- Battlefield 5 Open Beta starts in September – What you need to know
What do you think of this development? Do you think that Battlefield 5 is rightly lagging behind in pre-sales against Call of Duty this year? Or do such predictions leave you completely indifferent?
