![]() The forecast for future sales does not hold much hope as critics give Battlefield V less than stellar reviews. While discounts on new titles during these shopping events are not uncommon, it is rare to see such a heavy discount for a recently released game (competing games Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Red Dead Redemption II’’s lowest sale prices were both $40 during the same sales event).ĭespite releasing directly prior to Black Friday, Battlefield V sales were down 63% compared to its predecessor, Battlefield 1 (it is important to note that these sales charts only account for physical sales and do not include digital sales). The game also saw discounts of up to 50% off during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, less than one week after the game’s release. ![]() Even after EA noted that they would be making changes to the game in order to improve authenticity, these numbers were not seeing significant changes. At about a month before release the pre-order numbers for Battlefield V were behind a competing game, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, by 85%, leading analysts to warn that the game may be a ‘serious disappointment’ and also ‘put the company’s financial guidance at risk’. ![]() Though EA Dice may be confident enough in their product to openly mock detractors, the numbers concerning Battlefield V may prove that this smug confidence is undeserved. In response to these criticisms and complaints, EA Dice’s then Chief-Design-Officer Patrick Soderlund infamously told players in an interview with Gamasutra that players had the options to “ accept it or don’t buy the game”. Announced as an immersive World War II experience, EA Dice revealed that the game would instead focus more on ‘fun’ and ‘diversity’ than historical accuracy, much to the dismay of players. Battlefield V has been rife with controversy since it’s initial announcement.
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