Star Wars: Battlefront’s Beta Was Played By Over 9 Million People, Shatters EA Records

By Jonathan Leack

Star Wars: The Force Awakens may not yet be in theaters, but the demand for Star Wars is already at extreme levels.

EA has announced that a total of over nine million people played Star Wars: Battlefront over the past week. This figure makes it the most popular beta in the history of EA, beating out the Battlefield series by a significant margin.

 

Star Wars: Battlefront is anticipated to be one of the best-selling titles of 2015, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been the target of criticism. Many are calling it a simplified shooter lacking in depth and variety, values that could be considered a positive given its wide demographic. Others revere the beautify of its presentation, true-to-spirit Star Wars elements, and smooth gameplay.

It's also come under fire by Xbox gamers who are dissatisfied by its 720p resolution, a pixel dimension that many thought would be left to last-generation consoles by now. Hardware may be part of the problem, but judging by what other developers are able to deliver on the platform, a lack of time and effort is partially to blame.

In addition to being priced at $59.99, Star Wars: Battlefront will offer a $49.99 season pass. This continues a trend of increasingly expensive season passes in the gaming industry, which appear to be selling well given their prevalence.

Star Wars: Battlefront will debut on November 17th on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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