Battlefield 3 sells 5 million copies in first week

Post: Battlefield 3 sells 5 million copies in first week

10-31-2011, 10:58 PM #1

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A few days ago EA revealed that they had shipped 10 million copies of Battlefield 3, but as we know, "shipped" doesn't mean "sold", and many wondered how many of those copies were sold. Well now EA has revealed just how many they've sold: 5 million. That's including the 3 million pre-orders of the game, the largest game launch in the company's history. EA didn't break down how many copies were sold on the individual systems.

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From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Sydney to London, millions of fans have been playing all weekend long - we are overwhelmed by the global response to Battlefield 3, said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of the EA Games Label. It is extremely gratifying to deliver an entertainment experience that delights our fans, and to have the opportunity to introduce new people to the franchise. Already, we are seeing unprecedented play times and online activity which is very rewarding. This launch solidifies Battlefield as a leading entertainment brand.

The Battlefield 3 community has racked up some interesting statistics since the game's launch:

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Battlefield 3 fans executed 73M savior kills, 48M revives and destroyed 67M vehicles

Battlefield 3 launched exactly one week ago in the United States, and while gamers saw some issues with game servers, most of the server issues have been resolved by now. EA also announced that the Battlefield franchise to date spans 17 titles that have sold a combined total of 50 million units.

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