Tuesday, November 26th 2019
Can I Interest You in Single Player Experiences? Respawn's Jedi: Fallen Order is EA's Fastest-Selling Star Wars Game Ever
There has always been something to be said about single-player experiences - most players just seem to prefer a strong single-player game to full-on multiplayer games. EA, LucasArts and Respawn Entertainment have now come out of the woodwork regarding the latest Star Wars release in the form of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order, and it seems the game is shipping in no small amounts worldwide. The partners announced that this game has cemented itself as the fastest-selling digital launch for a Star Wars game in its first two weeks. And concurrently, EA has said this is the fastest selling PC-game for the company (in all distribution formats) in these same two weeks.
Of course, one needs to remember that fastest, highest-selling doesn't automatically make the game the most grossing Star Wars release. It's likely that Star Wars games with a more multiplayer-focused DNA (such as Battlefront I and Battlefront II from DICE) will gross more in their lifetime than Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ever will. That said, it goes to show what an original storytelling experience set in a beloved franchise can achieve. Read on after the break for the comments from all developing parties.
Of course, one needs to remember that fastest, highest-selling doesn't automatically make the game the most grossing Star Wars release. It's likely that Star Wars games with a more multiplayer-focused DNA (such as Battlefront I and Battlefront II from DICE) will gross more in their lifetime than Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ever will. That said, it goes to show what an original storytelling experience set in a beloved franchise can achieve. Read on after the break for the comments from all developing parties.
"On behalf of Respawn and EA, we thank everyone for their support of the studio and the team throughout the development and launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Telling a story in the Star Wars galaxy is a dream come true and the reception from the fans has been incredible. With the launch of the game, the debut of The Mandalorian and the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it's a great time to be a Star Wars fan!"
Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn
"Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order demonstrates the amazing potential for original storytelling in Star Wars games. The close collaboration between Respawn and Lucasfilm is a perfect example of how we can deliver an experience for fans that is authentic to the stories and worlds they love, while also being an incredibly fun and innovative game. With the fantastic reception and launch so far, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has proven to be the must-play game this Holiday."
Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Games and Interactive Experiences, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
24 Comments on Can I Interest You in Single Player Experiences? Respawn's Jedi: Fallen Order is EA's Fastest-Selling Star Wars Game Ever
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Yeah....you don't see that shit on CoD anymore.
They made terrific single player games tho...I'm expecting this to be fun as f*ck!
In any case, I'm sure quite a few people here have already played it, but if you haven't I'd highly recommend picking up Respawn's Titanfall 2 and giving the single-player campaign a go. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the better FPS campaigns in recent years. It's also only $4.99 on Origin/Amazon (redeems on Origin) right now.
and yes I got titanfall 2 on launch, loved the single player, was a very awesome experience.
pre-EA my all time fav star wars game is hands down Empire at War, the RTS genre one (I might have got the name wrong)
Outcast II was also decent if you happened to play it at launch.
Anyway, have been looking at this game a bit and I'm extremely not interested. To me any game with "Jedi" in the title that isn't a proper RPG or a saber swinging fest (Outcast/Academy) just isn't a Jedi game. Gimme Kotor 3 (made by not Bioware) or Jedi Knight or gimme nothing. It's like The Force Unleashed, such sad games.
Also, much like SP, MP games have diversified in a big way. Gaming, too. Stuff like Pokemon GO is MP gaming too ;)
the box are was most likely made before the game because there are a load of errors if you compare it to the game.
How about if the Developer of KOTOR II (Obsidian Entertainment) made a KOTOR III ?