A new game, particularly one ten years in the making after a GOTY-winning sequel, underperforming by a full 50% is dire. You’ll also notice from the wording there that it says “engaged” not “sold,” as this number includes those who might have played via EA Play. So sales are likely not much above a million.

The Veilguard failed to meet EA's sales expectations by almost 50%, selling only around 1.5 million units. The game received mostly positive reviews from critics but had a divisive reception among fans.

Meanwhile, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launched on October 31, 2024, has seen approximately 1.5 million players engage with the game across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. Despite breaking EA records for concurrent player numbers on Steam, the game fell far short of the company’s expectations, which had been closer to doubling that figure.