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[Nirolak]

Update:

An EA representative told GameSpot that the "most successful launch" milestone is "based on units sold, but we are not disclosing that total."

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-inquisition-is-now-bioware-s-most-succe/1100-6424928/

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EA noted this in their financial release.

They don't give sales numbers anymore, but at least they seem happy with whatever it did end up selling.

Dragon Age: Inquisition captivated fans and critics worldwide and it quickly became the most successful launch in BioWare™ history in addition to being named to more than 200 “Game of the Year” lists. The single player campaign alone has been enjoyed for more than 113 million hours.

Source: http://news.ea.com/press-release/company-news/electronic-arts-reports-q3-fy15-financial-results

More quotes from the call:

Dragon Age: Inquisition captivated fans and critics worldwide as it launched in November, and it quickly became the most successful launch in BioWare history. More than 113 million hours have already been spent exploring the depth and detail of the single-player experience in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and more players are joining each day. Named “Game of the Year” by 32 media outlets around the world, including IGN, Game Informer and the Associated Press, Dragon Age: Inquisition is a true masterpiece from the team at BioWare and a game that is sure to be played for a long time to come.

In particular, Dragon Age: Inquisition had by far the most successful launch in BioWare’s history, exceeding our expectations.

Outperformance versus our outlook was driven by the record-breaking Dragon Age: Inquisition performance.

http://files.shareholder.com/downlo...A1DC-0D5ECAF58B18/Q3_FY15_Earnings_Script.pdf

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

successful = sold the most, right?

Good for them. It's a great game.

 

[Nirolak]

successful = sold the most, right?

In the context of a financial release, it could either mean the most revenue, the most units, or I guess the most profit, but it's something monetary.

The call might clarify it later.

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

No doubt, its a really good game. Loved it and BioWare deserved it

 

[DustyVonEric]

Good news. I'm still enjoying it over 100 hrs in. I was hoping it was a success so we could get more.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

In case some people are not already aware, Bioware has never had a HUGE hit like Bethesda recently did with Skyrim.

 

[Phamit]

Wasn't Mass Effect 3 so far the most successful Launch of a Bio Ware game?

 

[Elandyll]

Great

Looking forward to a sequel ... Having a blast still playing (not doing my backlog any good though)

 

[Angel_DvA]

Glad they make it, i love it, it was my GOTY and I'm so hype for the next episode !!

Congrats Bioware.

 

[Flunkie]

Great. Can't wait to see what they do with Thedas next. I love the lore of these games.

 

[Ralemont]

Great to hear that the worries about how Inquisition charted were unfounded. BioWare themselves said awhile ago that they were more worried about how not placing in the Top Ten in November would affect perception than the actual sales (which they said were great).

 

[JayEH]

I enjoyed the game but I felt it was the weakest DA title even after 2. Hope to see more of the series (but not in the same style as Inquisition).

 

[Steel]

So more of the same in the next dragon age? Lovely....

I kinda wish I loved this game as much as others do.

Edit:

Wasn't Mass Effect 3 so far the most successful Launch of a Bio Ware game?

If true... Ugh.

 

[KillerMan91]

Great to hear that the worries about how Inquisition charted were unfounded. BioWare themselves said awhile ago that they were more worried about how not placing in the Top Ten in November would affect perception than the actual sales (which they said were great).

Not to mention I would imagine that Inqusition had more sales on PC (so digital) than your average AAA title.

 

[Dsyndrome]

Awesome, glad to hear! Looking forward to more from Bioware!

 

[dancingphlower]

Good on them. Fantastic game. Doesn't quite reach the highs of Mass Effect 2, but it's my second favorite Bioware game.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

So glad this game did so well especially after EA/Bioware delayed it for a year. Hopefully EA now recognizes that pushing these games out 2 years at a time was hurting Bioware's reputation.

 

[MKP64]

Fantastic. Its a wonderful game.

 

[Pattycakes]

It's by no means a perfect game, but I think it's a step in the right direction for Bioware.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

I've really enjoyed my time with it. Looking forward to the new Mass Effect.

 

[Trojita]

You make a good game, people tell others about it, the game sells.

 

[Lautaro]

Good, Bioware can make great games when they are not constrained.

I hope they use that money to change the animations though...

 

[Philippo]

That's for launch, how's the rest? Did it sell good through all the holidays?

 

[Skelter]

If only the game was better. The next one will need a lot of work. It's average in nearly every aspect and hardly excels in any one thing. But ehh good for EA I guess.

 

[Saty]

Means little w\o concrete numbers for a long dev time on 5 platforms. When DA2 launched it also did better than DA1 but ltds ended about the same.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

No doubt, its a really good game. Loved it and BioWare deserved it

Agreed

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

My 2014 fave. Great game.

 

[totoro'd]

That's so good to hear! I did my part, best game i've played in years, still play it every day

 

[Bananajama]

So when do we get a sequel to Origins?

(Still feeling bitter over PC release)

 

[Salvadora]

It's pretty much kept it's full price here in U.K.

 

[Conduit]

Great game. Too bad game fell off quickly from charts.

 

[Daemul]

I hope they use that money to change the animations though...

Nah man, Bioware have this unique brand of animations, with which you can easily tell their games apart from others. They did bug me a lot at first, but I've gotten used to them, and even started to appreciate them over time.

 

[SeanTSC]

That's great. Can I please get a DA: Awakening sized expansion to it now? Not some 7 dollar little side missions, a real expansion. Thanks.

 

[wolfhowwl]

Wasn't Mass Effect 3 so far the most successful Launch of a Bio Ware game?

Yes.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Glad to hear it, Bioware deserves it, fantastic game

 

[anexanhume]

I have played more than a millionth of those single player hours. Doing my part.

 

[Lautaro]

Nah man, Bioware have this unique brand of animations, with which you can easily tell their games apart from others. They did bug me a lot at first, but I've gotten used to them, and even started to appreciate them over time.

Haha, I don't hate them but it sometimes annoy me seeing my inquisitor standing in one leg like Sheppard and everyone doing the same hand gestures.

Bioware has money and making ambitious games like Inquisiton seems to work so I just hope that they keep investing in new content.

 

[Soultaker0220]

Dragon Age Inquisition is an amazing game and I hope Bioware takes the time they need with the next instalment. EA don't rush them!!

 

[Extra Sauce]

Wishful thinking but maybe they can use some of that revenue to fix the cutscene microstuttering...

 

[JeffG]

That's great. Can I please get a DA: Awakening sized expansion to it now? Not some 7 dollar little side missions, a real expansion. Thanks.

I'm a slut for anything they will do. Any DLC will work for me (Like Mark of the Assassin ) Started my 7th playthrough. Its a little on the tough slugging side. It would go much easier if I had some DLC added to the mix.

 

[The Shogun]

Fantastic news! Well deserved and basically guarantees we will see more games set in the Dragon Age Universe which is great

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Excellent, though buggy, game. Hope it means they will continue can bring the same level of fun to ME.

 

[Queen of Hunting]

how is this possible it wasnt present in any top 10 on npd or in uk charts.

i dont believe you.gif

 

[DeadlyParasite]

Based BioWare deliver unto us a Mass Effect collection on XB1/PS4 soon..... I need it in my veins.

Seriously though, that's really good news.

 

[Skux]

Currently playing through the series and on DA2, but I've already spend a dozen hours in DAI's character creator lol

 

[T.O.P]

Amazing game, congratz Bioware

A sequel can't come soon enough

 

[DannyDanger]

Was their any benefit to MS exclusive advertising?

I barely saw any ads for it

Well besides the money

 

[Kurdel]

Amazing game, congratz Bioware

A sequel can't come soon enough

Be careful what you wish for!

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Harding is going to Hightown DLC.

 

[Daemul]

On topic. This seems to be a trend among pubs these days, where they'll say"Game X is the biggest/most successful launch in somethings history", but never actually tell you the overall sales numbers.

With pre-order culture these days, games having better launches than games from lets say, 5 years ago, is expected, but this has lead to game sales becoming ridiculously front loaded, so overtime, a game which had a more sales at launch than a previous entry in a series, can end up having less sales overall.

It's really weird.