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Gamers Hold Off Purchases, Impacting EA and Firaxis Sales

2/9/2025

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Summary

Gamers Delay Purchases

EA's Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Firaxis' Civilization 7 faced disappointing sales as gamers hesitate to buy at launch, anticipating bugs and glitches. This growing trend of waiting for discounts not only reflects consumer frustration but also jeopardizes the future profits of companies that release incomplete games, risking their reputations in the process.

Summary

EA's Game Disappoints

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launched by EA, fell short of expectations, drawing in just 1.5 million players. CEO Andrew Wilson cited the absence of live-service features as a key factor. Amidst development struggles and layoffs at BioWare, including the writing team, fans and creators are calling on EA to return to the franchise's beloved roots.

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Historical Context

The disappointing sales of EA's *Dragon Age: The Veilguard* and Firaxis' *Civilization 7* reflect a growing consumer trend to delay purchases for discounts, reminiscent of the post-2008 financial crisis when consumers became more cautious. This shift in behavior, driven by concerns over incomplete game releases and rising development costs, echoes past industry challenges, risking the reputation and profitability of major game developers.

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Gamers Delay Purchases

EA's Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Firaxis' Civilization 7 faced disappointing sales as gamers hesitate to buy at launch, anticipating bugs and glitches. This growing trend of waiting for discounts not only reflects consumer frustration but also jeopardizes the future profits of companies that release incomplete games, risking their reputations in the process.

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