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EA’s Battlefield 1 hits 25 million players thanks to DLC and discounts

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Electronic Arts announced today that Battlefield 1 has reached 25 million players. The news was in its Q3 report for the financial year 2018.

The first-person shooter launched in October 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Development studio Dice has supported the game with postrelease downloadable content that’s added new maps, weapons, and more. This gives players a reason to stick around while giving EA a way to keep making money on the shooter.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.