Dragon Age: The Veilguard Falls Short of EA's Sales Expectations by 50%

BioWare's latest RPG struggles with sales and engagement despite decent critical reception, raising concerns about the studio's future.

EA's Q3 financial report reveals that Dragon Age: The Veilguard engaged 1.5 million players, falling 50% short of company expectations.
The game received an 82 Metascore and was praised by some critics, but failed to translate positive reviews into strong sales figures.
Factors contributing to the underperformance include its reliance on a decade-old storyline, a shift in tone, and competition with Baldur's Gate 3, which remains highly popular.
BioWare faces mounting pressure after three consecutive underperforming titles, with its next major project, Mass Effect 5, still in early development.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson expressed confidence in long-term growth, but layoffs across the gaming industry and BioWare's uncertain trajectory have raised concerns about the studio's stability.