Electronic Arts Inc. announced yesterday that Battlefield 3 has sold through five million units in the first week globally, making it the fastest-selling game in EA's history (based on internal estimates).
Battlefield 3 is doing well with critcs as well, averaging above 85 on console and above 90 on PC. Word-of-mouth from gamers is also apparently helping to drive sales. Battlefield 3 now has more than 2.5 Million fans on Facebook.
"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."
Battlefield 3 continues to set new EA records, including 2.5 Million Facebook "likes" with hundreds of thousands of fans actively engaged
Over 200K followers on Twitter, and gamers have executed 73M savior kills, 48M revives and destroyed 67M vehicles thus far.
About Battlefield 3 Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of its time with the power of Frostbite 2, the next instalment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering enhanced visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.
Battlefield 3 is available now in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC. Battlefield 3 is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB.
Buy Battlefield 3 About The Battlefield Franchise The Battlefield franchise began in 2002 and has risen to international acclaim over the last decade. Developed by DICE in Stockholm, Sweden, the series has sold 50M units life-to-date. Since the launch of the first title, Battlefield 1942, DICE has released 17 games and expansion packs in the Battlefield franchise; all with the series’ signature open sandbox gameplay, vast array of military vehicles and an emphasis on social multiplayer with friends. With the release of Battlefield 3, DICE takes the franchise – and the shooter category – to new heights with the introduction of the advanced Frostbite 2 game engine technology and the Battlelog social network.
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