Is Battlefield 1 a Massive Success? Absolutely!
As an enthusiastic Battlefield gamer since 2002, I can definitively say Battlefield 1 is a resounding commercial and critical success for the franchise. With over 15 million copies sold, ongoing strong player counts in 2024, and rave reviews from critics, Battlefield 1 stands out as one of EA DICE‘s shining achievements. Let‘s dig into the data and accolades behind one of the most popular Battlefield games ever made!
By The Numbers: Sales, Revenue and Player Count
First, let‘s quantify Battlefield 1‘s commercial performance with some key statistics:
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Total Copies Sold | Over 15 million (source) |
| Estimated Revenue | Over $900 million+ |
| Peak Daily Players (2016) | Over 1.1 million (source) |
| Daily Players (Feb 2023) | Over 10,000 (source) |
With over 15 million sales and counting, Battlefield 1 has generated over $900 million in revenue for EA. For perspective, that makes it:**
- The 3rd highest selling Battlefield game, after Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4
- The biggest Battlefield launch since 2012‘s Battlefield 3 (source)
- The fastest selling Battlefield game ever (source)
And remarkably, it retains an active player base even 6 years post-release. With over 10,000 daily players on average in February 2023, Battlefield 1 still has 10x times the players of the newer Battlefield 2042 game. This quantifiable data proves players love and continue playing Battlefield 1.
Glowing Reviews and Major Awards
Beyond commercial metrics, Battlefield 1 was critically acclaimed at launch:
- Metacritic Score: 89% critics, 83% users (source)
- Won Game Critics Best Action Game E3 2016 (source)
- Won gamescom Best Action Game 2016 (source)
- GameInformer: 9.25/10 score, Editor‘s Choice award (source)
- Gamespot: 8/10 score (source)
- IGN: 9.2/10 score (source)
As these stellar review scores demonstrate, gaming critics universally praised Battlefield 1 as a dramatic evolution for the Battlefield franchise – from its fresh World War 1 setting, innovative Operations game mode, and stunning visuals and audio design. Battlefield 1 did not just meet expectations – it exceeded them to become a genre standout.
Why Battlefield 1 Stands The Test of Time
Given that Battlefield 1 launched in 2016, what explains its enduring popularity so many years later? As an avid fan myself, I attribute its replayability to:
Unique Historical Immersion
EA DICE‘s attention to detail with World War 1 weaponry, uniforms, locations and vehicles remains unparalleled. Battlefield 1‘s visual and sound design is incredibly realistic and transports us back in time.
Excellent Map Design
Battlefield 1 shipped with some fan-favorite Battlefield maps like Suez Canal and St. Quentin‘s Scar. The DLC expansions added excellent additions like Passchendaele and River Somme.
Iconic Modes Like Operations
The multi-stage Operations mode, with immersive cutscenes and evolving attacking/defending phases between maps, keeps matches exciting. Conquest, Rush and others offer gameplay variety.
Personally sinking 500+ hours into Battlefield 1 since launch, I‘m ecstatic the community remains active in 2024. I have no doubt this game will maintain a passionate following for years to come as one of Battlefield‘s very best. If you wrote off Battlefield 1 years ago, now is the perfect time to rediscover a genuine FPS masterpiece.
Let me know what you think of Battlefield 1 on @BF1_superfan – do you agree it‘s an iconic entry in the franchise? I‘d love to chat more about what makes this game special. This is just the beginning of the Battlefield 1 conversation!
