There are some controversies surrounding the multiplayer shooter Star Wars Battlefront. According to analyst Michael Pachter, this will not hinder the success of the game. The reason is already the widespread recognition of the name “Star Wars”.
Fan frustration about Star Wars Battlefront and the relatively sparse features is unlikely, according to analyst Michael Pachter, to have much impact on the financial success of the title. This is reported by Fortune magazine, which interviewed the controversial analyst focused on the gaming sector for his opinion and assessment .
According to Pachter, the old Battlefront console games from 2004 and 2005 sold approximately 8 million copies. He forecasts 10 million sales for the new title. And this, despite Star Wars Battlefront facing strong competition in the Christmas sales period. Here, Halo 5 and Call of Duty: Black Ops III are also contenders.
The reason is, according to Pachter, that Star Wars has such a high level of recognition that Grandma will buy the title as a Christmas gift for her grandchild, preferring it over the other two competing titles: “Grandma knows Star Wars, but not Halo.”
Pachter also sees strong synergy effects between the film and the game: “Players will want to jump into X-Wings and Tie Fighters after seeing the 3D movie.” Not only is a Star Wars film planned for Christmas, but also a “spin-off” film will be released in 2016: Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One. Star Wars will therefore remain current.
According to another analyst, Peter Warman, Star Wars Battlefront will be a success, as players are always looking forward to major AAA releases. In the past, the developers at DICE have distinguished themselves with quality work. Warman believes that Electronic Arts will benefit financially in the long run from the revenue that the planned DLC is sure to generate.
