Dragon Age: The Veilguard Sales Disappoint, Triggering EA Stock Drop
Months of speculation surrounding the commercial performance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard have come to a rather disheartening conclusion. Electronic Arts (EA) has lowered its revenue projections for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, citing underperforming sales of the RPG alongside the also disappointing launch of EA Sports FC 25. This news has had a significant impact, with EA's stock dropping by 13% shortly after the announcement.
Underwhelming Sales Figures for Dragon Age
EA had initially set a revenue target between $2.4 billion and $2.55 billion for the quarter ending December 31st, but they have had to revise that to $2.22 billion. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which launched on October 31, 2024, has only managed to attract 1.5 million players so far, which is approximately half of what EA had originally anticipated.
EA's Response
Despite the disappointing numbers, EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, remains confident in the company's long-term strategy. He noted that the company is continuing to release quality titles, and that they saw better player engagement after a recent gameplay update, and the team of the year update in FC25. They expect a return to growth in fiscal year 2026.
However, investors are less convinced, leading to the subsequent drop in the company’s stock.
A Mismatch Between Review Scores and Player Reception
Dragon Age: The Veilguard received positive reviews from gaming journalists, however, the game didn’t resonate well with long-time fans of the series. This gap between critical acclaim and player reception may have contributed to the lower-than-expected sales. To add to the turmoil, the game director recently left BioWare.
