Overview
- EA reported 172 million matches played and over 15 million hours watched during launch weekend, alongside a franchise‑high concurrent player count.
- SteamDB tracked a peak of about 747,440 concurrent players on Steam, the highest for any EA title there and above Apex Legends’ 624,473 record.
- Analyst firm Alinea estimates roughly $350 million in early gross revenue and says about 55% of the player base is on Steam, indicating a PC‑weighted debut.
- Season 1 starts with Rogue Ops, adding the Blackwell Fields map and a new 4v4 mode, with additional phases planned later this year.
- Analysts note the results approach Call of Duty‑level openings, though they caution that sustained competitiveness and ultimate sales rankings remain unclear.