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[GladiusFrog]

They cooked, been having a blast with the boys. Let's aee if the devs can keep up the momentum in the coming weeks and months.

 

[NickFire]

Open beta had 520k peak, how on earth they ended up unprepared for the launch like this? Why even do this public tests if it doesn't change anything

Totally fair criticism. But they might have just gotten blown away on expectations for day one mid day players. Or had lower preorders than you would expect for this hype. Or maybe EA was being cheap and making them wait to get in trouble before opening up the wallet for more servers.

Regardless, I'm just happy that server capacity seems to be the only major complaint right now. Figured there'd be a host of issues with capacity near the bottom or no where at all.

 

[Hero_Select]

The hype is getting to me big time right now. I love seeing a game take off.

Ah, what the hell? I'm getting it.

 

[TheKratos]

Online issues = marketing strategy.

 

[Ozriel]

This is a really big freakin launch, let's hope it sends a message to EA and other publishers on how to treat their IPs.

But the success of the game is mainly due to EA wielding the axe and forcing major changes after 2042 flopped.

 

[Astray]

Very predictable early result. Activision were basically goading EA into pushing BF this go-round.

From reducing promotion to a limp-dick product rollout, Microsoft has been creating the perfect storm for EA to come in and take marketshare.

BO6 had probably the least promotion ever in my area. Very little billboard or in-store execution.

Coming out and calling out marketing contracts and exclusive DLC was a great mistake on Spencer's part because that part brings in $$$ that Activision can use. He should be playing Nintendo and Sony against each other, not trying to be the clean guy (which he absolutely isn't).

It's not going to grow unless you put marketing into it lol.

If EA doesn't make a proper COD competitor out of Battlefield this go-round then they never will imo. It's almost like they're being invited to by MS/ABK.

Needless to say, if they manage to keep this momentum going they will be a massive issue for ABK/MS.

COD as it's being run rn requires a ton of manpower and spend, any hiccups to the money machine means a potential need to reduce both, which could put the franchise into a negative spiral that is beyond the MS Gaming team's ability to fix.

Bobby Kotick sold at the absolute tippy top.

 

[Kerotan]

Absolutely loving the campaign so far. 5/10 from reviewers but if you want, guns, explosions and epic music this campaign is for you.

 

[Yamisan]

Open beta had 520k peak, how on earth they ended up unprepared for the launch like this? Why even do this public tests if it doesn't change anything

What are you talking about ? I've been in game on steam for 2 hours now without a SINGLE issue.

 

[Fake]

Huge step up from 2042

I mean, not a hard task to beat 2042. That game was trash.

 

[Ironbunny]

What are you talking about ? I've been in game on steam for 2 hours now without a SINGLE issue.

Yea I dont get whats the issue. The queing has taken like minute or few and once in the game its been smooth sailing. EA app has issues but I believe steam has been solid

 

[Black_Stride]

engineer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Enjoy this fleeting victory, Battlefield... Marathon is around the corner.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Open beta had 520k peak, how on earth they ended up unprepared for the launch like this? Why even do this public tests if it doesn't change anything

its not a big deal. i bet you will not be wating more than 10 minutes

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

They need to add menu squad bigger than 4. Ridiculous you can't queue with more than 4.

 

[Hero_Select]

Open beta had 520k peak, how on earth they ended up unprepared for the launch like this? Why even do this public tests if it doesn't change anything

Unprepared? The game looks and runs flawlessly my guy

 

[mckmas8808]

Needless to say, if they manage to keep this momentum going they will be a massive issue for ABK/MS.

COD as it's being run rn requires a ton of manpower and spend, any hiccups to the money machine means a potential need to reduce both, which could put the franchise into a negative spiral that is beyond the MS Gaming team's ability to fix.

Bobby Kotick sold at the absolute tippy top.

Plus we know COD lost $300 Million last year too, so that doesn't help.

 

[DenchDeckard]

just played three matches.

Soooo gooood! absolute madness

 

[Calverz]

 

[Yamisan]

Voice chat on pc seems to not be working. Was working fine in the beta for me.

 

[omegasc]

Massive and still growing.... that's what EA said

 

[NickFire]

Massive and still growing.... that's what EA said

Ea or she?

 

[DenchDeckard]

sorry its fine now

 

[Nihilum]

Good stuff. I wonder if it has staying power.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Stunning and brave!

 

[Yamisan]

go back to call of duty

 

[GHG]

go back to call of duty

For $30 a month.

 

[onQ123]

750K incoming!!!

That's crazy

 

[omegasc]

 

[ValiantInstance]

 

[Freelance Yakuza]

I started the game 1 hour after launch and I had 0 issues, no waiting, no queue. I played around 5 matches and the only "bad" thing is that I need a new CPU.

 

[Spukc]

So bottle of lagavulin 18years
Or this game?

 

[omegasc]

Ea or she?

Both

 

[GHG]

So bottle of lagavulin 18years
Or this game?

Make the decision after drinking the lagavulin in one sitting.

 

[Spukc]

Make the decision after drinking the lagavulin in one sitting.

How???

 

[GHG]

How???

You'll find a way, I believe in you.

 

[Yamisan]

nm push to talk voice chat works on pc, open chat is busted

 

[yogaflame]

Cant wait to get my ps5 copy this weekend

 

[Lux77]

Is this like best BF launch in history? No technical issues etc? Cant be
So they did learn something

 

[TwinB242]

Is this like best BF launch in history? No technical issues etc? Cant be
So they did learn something

Literally nobody who bought the game on the EA app can play right now.

 

[mayham2199]

Literally nobody who bought the game on the EA app can play right now.

Seems like a fitting punishment for those people.

 

[poppabk]

Literally nobody who bought the game on the EA app can play right now.

So smoothest BF launch ever?

 

[twilo99]

Them CS numbers are the most impressive bit for me

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

Microsoft is the only company capable to botch a CoD launch.

 

[Yamisan]

Literally nobody who bought the game on the EA app can play right now.

You have to be pretty "special" to buy a game on the EA app. Thats on you.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

You really showed them (and us) pal.

 

[Sanepar]

Loser

 

[Von Hugh]

 

[bighugeguns]

Yep, I can see that happening, it's not for everyone.

You'll notice a lot of the guys playing it less too, the constant pace is incredibly brutal on most of those maps.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Literally nobody who bought the game on the EA app can play right now.

All 3 of them?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Microsoft is the only company capable to botch a CoD launch.

Microsoft finding a way to kill the golden goose that is CoD should be one for the history books