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Analyst Claims Dragon Age: The Veilguard Struggles to Match Inquisition Sales

Nov 22, 2024 9:05 PM

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched on October 31 and debuted at number six on the US sales chart for its release month, indicating a solid performance but falling short of reaching launch sales comparable to major titles like Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and Dragon's Dogma II. Analyst Mat Piscatella provided insight that due to its late launch in October, The Veilguard had only three days of sales reflected on the chart, unlike its competitors. Furthermore, a lack of Steam sales data, provided by EA, means its digital sales were not fully accounted for, which might have boosted its position. Although initial sales were respectable, they did not match the significant launch week sales of other recent games, and it remains to be seen how it will fare in overall sales compared to previous Dragon Age titles. The game already sees a Black Friday price drop, suggesting strong promotional efforts to attract players.

How well is Dragon Age: The Veilguard performing in sales compared to other titles?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has had a good but not exceptional launch, debuting at number six on the US sales charts with a notable gap behind its competitors, indicating that it may struggle to match the lifetime sales of previous entries like Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is part of the acclaimed Dragon Age franchise developed by BioWare, known for its rich storytelling, complex characters, and immersive gameplay. This installment seeks to reinvigorate the series through dynamic action combat and a deep character-driven narrative. It has received a 9/10 from reviewers, highlighting its engaging combat mechanics and strong character development. As the franchise continues to evolve, fans eagerly anticipate its market performance and narrative depth.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-11-22 23:18:03
It’s interesting to see how Dragon Age: The Veilguard is performing; it’s a solid debut but definitely feels like it’s in the shadow of its more hyped rivals. The late October launch might have hurt its chances, but all those Black Friday sales might just help it pick up some steam
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-11-22 23:12:03
It's interesting to see Dragon Age: The Veilguard debut at number six—definitely a solid start, but it feels like the franchise is in a tough spot competition-wise. The lack of recorded digital sales data could mean we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg in terms of its overall performance; I’m curious to see how that plays out as the holiday season approaches
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-11-22 23:06:02
It’s interesting to see Dragon Age: The Veilguard land at number six; while that’s not a bad start, it feels like it’s got some big shoes to fill, especially with some heavy hitters releasing around the same time. I’m really curious to see how it performs in the long run, especially with those promotional drops kicking in already.
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