With Dragon Age the Veilguard soon to be released, speculation is running rampant about whether fan’s excitement for the newest addition to the franchise paces with its sales. Rumors, scattered across the web, tell a tale of two extremes: either that the game’s numbers are so bad that the game will flop or that its numbers are on par or better than expected. Invoking the concern, Bioware might fall into serious financial trouble should the game not meet expectations.
Concerns
This tonal dissidence has caused measurable confusion within the player base and fueled even more speculation about Bioware’s long-term standing as a viable and sustainable development studio. After the disastrous receptions of both Anthem and Mass Effect Andromeda, Bioware’s credibility and efficacy as a top-tier studio are on the line. While Dragon Age the Veilguard is poised to prove this concern unnecessary, speculation argues whether the series still has a large enough audience to maintain the developers’ economic viability; and whether Dragon Age the Veilguard will make or break the studio -in the truest sense.
Numbers
Despite unsubstantiated claims that Dragon Age the Veilguard has barely sold a thousand copies in stores, preorder sales have been rather strong. While specific numbers have yet to be released, Bioware’s new addition to the franchise has steadily maintained the number three spot on Steam’s Top Seller’s List. Ranking third behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Sonic x Shadow Generations, as well as outpacing sales of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – two games already on the market.
For the PS5, Dragon Age the Veilguard’s sales remain on par with its steady showing on the best seller’s list. Similarly ranking third, just behind Call of Duty and Sonic. While also garnering more preorders than the two, highly popular free-to-play games, Zenless Zone Zero and Apex Legends. Showing strong support for both digital and hard copies of the game, as well as adding to the growing hype Bioware games are known for.
Outlook
Preorder numbers have risen steadily, since Bioware announced the game’s upcoming release date, showing that the market for the Action RPG series has not faltered just yet. With official reviews from major publishers, now trickling out after the embargo lifted, the game is sure to see a massive spike in sales just before launch. The positives seem to outweigh the negatives in many aspects of the games, where the discourse has been the heaviest. A “par-for-the-course,” for Bioware, as each game’s iterations has never been released without some fan controversy: Dragon Age the Veilguard will certainly be an exciting and interesting addition to the franchise.
Game Information
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the property of Bioware, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, headquartered in California. It will be released via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 31, 2024. The game is rated M for mature for adult themes, adult language, and violence. More details, about the game’s upcoming release, can be found on BioWare’s official blog and YouTube channel.
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