Star Wars: Battlefront has thrilled many players during the closed beta. The excitement of gamers and Star Wars fans is so high that Electronic Arts (EA) now expects to sell 13 million copies of the game this business quarter.
The positive response to the closed beta of Star Wars: Battlefront (which around 9.5 million players participated in) is truly invigorating for publisher Electronic Arts. While it was previously expected to deliver around 10 million copies of the online shooter, it is now anticipated to be as many as 13 million. This amount is intended to be sold by the end of the current business quarter.
A proud sum for a game. However, it could really work out, because on one hand, Star Wars: Battlefront looks outrageously good, creating a film atmosphere that appeals to gamers and Star Wars fans alike, and on the other hand, multiplayer battles are currently very popular. Additionally, the new movie Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens, which premieres in December, will inspire many again for the series. The signs for a great success of Star Wars: Battlefront are therefore good.
Electronic Arts anticipates great success
The revenue that EA aims to achieve through the sale of the game is currently estimated to be around 50 million US dollars. Whether that will really work out will be seen once the online game hits stores on November 17 for Playstation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
However, there are also critical voices about the beta. Many found it too shallow; it lacked the depth expected from a DICE multiplayer game. The online battles are fast and are therefore more suitable for casual play. However, it should also be noted that not all modes and maps were playable.
We also participated in the closed beta and confirm this impression. Star Wars: Battlefront seems to primarily thrive on the Star Wars atmosphere. The closed beta offered nice multiplayer entertainment without much depth. However, for those who enjoy this, they should mark November 17 on their calendars.
